Manager IT Applications

Advocate Health; Allenton (WI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Manager of IT Applications to oversee application planning, development, and implementation. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Business Administration, coupled with substantial experience in information systems and project management in a healthcare context. This full-time position requires strong leadership, project management skills, and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 3 years in information systems and solution design.
• 1 year of management experience in project management.
• Experience with multi-discipline work teams.

Responsibilities

• Planning, development, and implementation of IT applications.
• Managing hardware and software vendor contracts.
• Leading multiple projects throughout the information systems lifecycle.

Skills

Project Management

Systems Design

Communication

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Business Administration

Job description

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• Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and operation of applications within application scope which includes documenting and evaluating current systems, recommending, and justifying improved systems, contributing to priorities for system implementation, staffing resources, and developing the conceptual design for each improved application.
• Ensures that applications are designed and interfaced in a manner, which satisfies the users of the systems, and that all information is maintained, accessible, and integrated to satisfy both providers and users. Serves as the primary contract for operational leadership in the corresponding application areas.
• Responsible for executing and providing the results and conclusions of all phases of system applications, as defined by the long-range systems plan and the conceptual design, are accomplished according to established time frames. Communicates accordingly with various users, committees, and affiliates related to system plans, designs, and project status.
• Consults with users to identity, evaluate and formulate strategies to deal with opportunities for improvement in applications. Manages and provides support for changes/enhancements ensuring proper analysis, testing, change management and user input processes are followed.
• Assists with the management of hardware, software and/or consultant contracts and service agreements. Establishes and maintains vendor relationships.
• Leads multiple projects in all aspects of information systems lifecycle (information planning, business requirements definition, implementation, productions support).
• Oversees the development, execution, administration, and evaluation of information systems processes and mechanisms to support the mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives.
• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.
• Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization's business.
  
  

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and operation of applications within application scope which includes documenting and evaluating current systems, recommending, and justifying improved systems, contributing to priorities for system implementation, staffing resources, and developing the conceptual design for each improved application.
• Ensures that applications are designed and interfaced in a manner, which satisfies the users of the systems, and that all information is maintained, accessible, and integrated to satisfy both providers and users. Serves as the primary contract for operational leadership in the corresponding application areas.
• Responsible for executing and providing the results and conclusions of all phases of system applications, as defined by the long-range systems plan and the conceptual design, are accomplished according to established time frames. Communicates accordingly with various users, committees, and affiliates related to system plans, designs, and project status.
• Consults with users to identity, evaluate and formulate strategies to deal with opportunities for improvement in applications. Manages and provides support for changes/enhancements ensuring proper analysis, testing, change management and user input processes are followed.
• Assists with the management of hardware, software and/or consultant contracts and service agreements. Establishes and maintains vendor relationships.
• Leads multiple projects in all aspects of information systems lifecycle (information planning, business requirements definition, implementation, productions support).
• Oversees the development, execution, administration, and evaluation of information systems processes and mechanisms to support the mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives.
• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.
• Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization's business.
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Required

Level of Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.

Years of Experience: 3 years of experience in information systems, solution design, systems development, implementation, and installation within a complex environment. Includes 1 year of management experience in project management and managing multi-discipline work teams.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (ksa)

• Experience with systems design and development from business requirements analysis through day-to-day management, and advanced project management skills.
• Knowledge of effective best practice in information systems operations, regulations, and guidelines
• Skills and demonstrated experience in establishing excellent working relationships and partnering with various teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to a normal office environment.
  
  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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