IT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Johns Hopkins Health Plans; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Health Plans in Hanover, MD seeks an IT Assistant Director to partner with senior IT, business, clinical, and academic leaders to define and implement a strategic IT roadmap. You will direct IT strategy, infrastructure, development, and support across the division, overseeing complex projects and multi-million dollar budgets as needed.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring governance and compliance while driving continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience architecting and developing data warehousing and BI solutions.
• Proven Databricks delivery experience within AWS and Microsoft platforms.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a management capacity.
• Strong communication, confidentiality, and diplomacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for technology roadmap and governance.
• Direct budget planning and resource allocation for IT operations and projects.
• Establish IT governance, risk management, security, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Lead delivery and governance of cross-functional enterprise projects.
• Build executive relationships and communicate technology impact and value.
• Lead talent strategy and cultivate an inclusive, high-performing team.

Skills

Strategic IT leadership

Budget planning and resource alloc.

IT governance and regulatory

Vendor strategy and contract nego.

Executive stakeholder management

Team leadership and talent development

Microsoft Office proficiency

Data warehousing and BI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field

Tools

Databricks

AWS Gov

Azure Gov

PySpark

SparkSQL

Collibra

Informatica

ER Studio

SSIS

SSAS

SSRS

SharePoint

Job description

Requisition #:681999 Location:Johns Hopkins Health Plans, Hanover, MD 21076 Category:Information Technology Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time

Job Summary

The IT Assistant Director works closely with senior IT, business, clinical, and/or academic leadership to develop and implement strategic plans that support the overall goals of the division. Directs the IT strategy, infrastructure, development, and support within the division. Leads complex projects. Has day-to-day responsibility for a variety of applications and technologies that support a wide and diverse customer base.

Recognized as an expert in the major IT function(s) in the realm of responsibility, or as an expert in the application of technological solutions. Typically has responsibility or significant input into a million-plus dollar budget including both capital and operating expenses.

Essential Functions

• Provide strategic leadership for the evaluation, selection, deployment, and lifecycle management of technologies, translating organizational goals into a prioritized, actionable enterprise technology roadmap.
• Own and execute a multi year technology roadmap that anticipates emerging requirements, pilots innovative solutions, and scales proven approaches to deliver measurable business value.
• Direct budget planning and resource allocation for IT operations and projects; optimize investments, forecast needs, reallocate funds to high impact initiatives, and report on financial performance.
• Establish and enforce IT governance, risk management, security, and regulatory compliance frameworks across the area of responsibility.
• Lead delivery and governance of critical, cross functional enterprise projects.
• Build and sustain executive and cross departmental relationships; serve as a senior representative with institutional leaders and external stakeholders to influence strategy, secure buy in, and communicate technology impact.
• Direct vendor strategy and contract negotiations and manage strategic supplier partnerships to maximize value.
• Drive continuous improvement and process enhancements to improve reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Lead talent strategy for the unit. Cultivate an inclusive, high performing team culture.
• Must report to Director or above and either (a) at least two direct reports with independent responsibility for people management activities or (b) oversee a key functional area and reports to Executive Director or above.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience or one year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience architecting and developing data warehousing and business intelligence solutions to meet the needs for high quality data utilizing Databricks, AWS Gov, Azure Gov, PySpark, SparkSQL, Collibra, Informatica, ER Studio, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS and SharePoint technologies.
• Proven Databricks delivery experience within AWS and Microsoft platforms and services is a must.
• Total years of experience should also include a minimum of 5 years of work experience in leading specific technical teams of data warehouse programmers, data modelers, ETL developers, BI developers, and consultants.
• Minimum 2 Years of Experience in a management capacity.
• Navigate rapidly changing situations, from evolving patient needs to technological advancements, by remaining flexible, continuously learning, embracing new challenges, and quickly recovering from setbacks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
• Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex matters within a Network function, or multiple business units.
• Makes recommendations on issues affecting a department or functional area.
• Strong attention to detail and self‑directed to consistently ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Uphold ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, ensuring informed consent, and making decisions that prioritize the well‑being of both patients and staff.
• Authority to direct and support employees’ daily work activities; has the direct responsibility to undertake the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews.
• Work seamlessly within diverse teams, bringing together professionals from various disciplines to provide patient‑centered care and achieve collective goals.
• Identifies control objectives for designated function and implement cost effective controls designed to meet those objectives.
• Makes some independent decisions related to products, services, implementing new programs, and supporting technical/operational processes of a Network or business unit.
• Addresses problems that are varied, complex and often non-recurring, requiring staff input and innovative, creative, and diagnostic techniques to resolve issues.
• Applies advanced understanding of discipline/specialization, prior supervisory experience, and advanced interpersonal and communication skills in Information Technology.
• Drives improvement in existing business processes and assist in the identification and implementation of new processes.
• Provides input for financial plans/budgets, people resources, and strategy related matters.
• Advanced proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office Package (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to define IT strategy and service roadmaps that drive organizational business objectives.
• Skill in directing subordinate managers and developing leadership pipelines across the IT organization.
• Ability to oversee high-impact program portfolios and strategic enterprise-wide technology initiatives.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture, emerging technology trends, and long‑term infrastructure scalability.
• Ability to manage executive stakeholder relationships and align IT capabilities with departmental needs.

Salary Range:

Minimum 64.81/hour - Maximum 113.43/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.