System Chief Information Officer

Kids for the Future; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenor Health Foundation in Johns Creek, GA seeks a System Chief Information Officer to lead IT strategy across our healthcare system. Reporting to the System CEO, this executive provides hands-on leadership for IT operations, cybersecurity, clinical information systems, and data governance.

The ideal candidate will drive mergers and acquisitions technology due diligence, system standardization, and centralization of services, with Meditech Expanse and ERP experience to improve patient care and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of executive healthcare IT leadership.
• Experience leading mergers & acquisitions and TSAs.
• Proven EMR expertise with Meditech Expanse; ERP consolidations.
• Experience managing system IT budgets across multiple facilities.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH, CMS, Joint Commission.
• Proven ability to deliver large-scale technology programs.
• Contract negotiation and vendor management experience.
• Understanding of clinical workflows and interoperability.
• Change management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead system IT strategy and operations across cloud, networks, and apps.
• Oversee tech due diligence, TSAs, and post-acquisition integrations.
• Guide Meditech Expanse, other EMRs, ERP, and interoperability projects.
• Align IT budgets with business goals and drive cost reductions.
• Direct cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and DR/BC planning.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and manage strategic partnerships.
• Engage with executives and boards on technology investments.

Skills

Healthcare IT leadership

Mergers & acquisitions

Meditech Expanse

ERP consolidations

Cybersecurity governance

Budget management

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Healthcare

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Meditech Expanse

ERP systems

Cybersecurity tooling

Regulatory compliance tools

Job description

• Location 11555 Medlock Bridge Rd,STE 100,Johns Creek, GA, 30097,United States
• Employee Type FT-EX
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 30%
• Manage Others Yes

Position: System Chief Information Officer
Reports To: System Chief Executive Officer
Location: Corporate Office, Johns Creek, GA

Position Overview

The System Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for leading Tenor Health Foundation's system-wide information technology strategy across its growing multi-state healthcare system. Reporting to the System Chief Executive Officer, the CIO provides strategic and hands-on leadership for IT operations, cybersecurity, system applications, clinical information systems, infrastructure, data governance, and technology services. This executive will play a critical role in supporting organizational growth through mergers and acquisitions by leading technology due diligence, Transition Services Agreements (TSAs), post-acquisition integrations, system standardization, and IT service centralization. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of implementing Meditech Expanse, leading ERP consolidations, reducing technology costs, improving operational efficiency, and delivering measurable return on investment while building a scalable technology environment that supports exceptional patient care, financial sustainability, and long-term organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

System IT Strategy and Operations

Provide executive leadership for the development and execution of the system IT strategy, overseeing infrastructure, cloud services, networking, telecommunications, system applications, cybersecurity, end-user support, disaster recovery, business continuity, and managed technology services. Build scalable, standardized IT operations that support organizational growth and operational excellence across all Tenor Health Foundation entities.

Mergers, Acquisitions, and System Integration

Lead all technology activities related to mergers, acquisitions, affiliations, and organizational expansion, including technology due diligence, Transition Services Agreements (TSAs), infrastructure assessments, post-acquisition integrations, and system standardization. Develop repeatable integration processes that enable efficient onboarding of newly acquired hospitals and physician practices.

Clinical Technology and Digital Health Solutions

Provide executive leadership for system clinical technologies, including Meditech Expanse and other EMR platforms, system applications, ERP systems, interoperability initiatives, and clinical integration projects. Partner with physicians and operational leaders to improve clinical workflows, enhance provider efficiency, integrate legacy and enterprise systems, and implement technology solutions that improve patient outcomes and organizational performance.

Technology Innovation and Financial Stewardship

Develop and manage system wide IT operating and capital budgets across multiple facilities while identifying and implementing emerging technologies that improve operational efficiency and deliver measurable business value. Lead financial turnaround initiatives by optimizing technology investments, consolidating vendors, reducing operating expenses, and ensuring technology solutions support organizational objectives and demonstrate measurable return on investment.

Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Risk Management

Lead the organization's cybersecurity strategy through comprehensive security governance, regulatory compliance, disaster recovery, business continuity planning, vulnerability management, identity and access management, and incident response. Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, CMS, Joint Commission, and all applicable federal and state regulations.

Vendor Management and Strategic Partnerships

Lead the negotiation and management of system technology contracts, managed service providers, software vendors, cloud providers, cybersecurity partners, telecommunications providers, and strategic consulting relationships. Establish service level expectations, governance processes, and performance metrics that ensure accountability, operational excellence, and fiscal stewardship.

Executive Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors by providing strategic guidance on technology investments, cybersecurity, system initiatives, and acquisition activities. Build collaborative relationships across clinical, operational, financial, and administrative leadership while driving organizational change and technology adoption throughout the system.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive executive healthcare IT leadership experience within hospitals, health systems, integrated delivery networks, or skilled nursing organizations, including experience supporting multi-state healthcare operations.
• Proven success leading mergers and acquisitions, including technology due diligence, Transition Services Agreements (TSAs), post-acquisition integrations, and system IT standardization.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and supporting system Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platforms, with Meditech Expanse required and Athena and Oracle Cerner preferred, along with experience leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations and system application consolidations.
• Experience developing and managing system IT operating and capital budgets across multiple facilities while driving financial turnaround initiatives, optimizing technology investments, reducing operating costs, and delivering measurable return on investment.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, system architecture, interoperability, legacy system integration, disaster recovery, business continuity, system data governance, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Proven executive leadership delivering large-scale, system technology programs, including EHR implementations, ERP deployments, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity initiatives, and acquisition integrations—on time, within budget, and with measurable operational, clinical, and financial outcomes.
• Experience negotiating complex technology contracts, managing strategic vendor partnerships, software licensing, managed services, and system technology procurement.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, HITECH, CMS, Joint Commission, and applicable federal and state requirements.
• Strong understanding of healthcare delivery and clinical workflows, with demonstrated success identifying operational and clinical challenges and leveraging technology to improve quality of care, patient safety, clinician satisfaction, workflow efficiency, and organizational performance.
• Exceptional executive leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, communication, relationship-building, and change management skills with the ability to influence multidisciplinary teams across a complex healthcare system.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field strongly preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Healthcare CIO (CHCIO)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• ITIL Foundation or higher
• Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
• Executive-level healthcare technology certifications, including Value Measurement in healthcare, or other relevant executive healthcare certifications.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to perform work in a professional office environment with prolonged periods of stationary work.
• Ability to travel regularly to support multiple facilities, acquisitions, vendor relationships, and other business needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Tenor Health Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and applicable law.