System Chief Information Officer

Tenor Health Foundation; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenor Health Foundation in Suwanee, GA is seeking a System Chief Information Officer to lead IT strategy across its multi-state healthcare system. This executive will drive cybersecurity, data governance, EMR strategy (Meditech Expanse), ERP consolidations, and technology services to support patient care and financial sustainability.

You will partner with the CEO and Board, oversee large technology programs, manage budgets, vendor contracts, and acquisitions due diligence, and build a scalable,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive executive healthcare IT leadership experience.
• Experience leading mergers & acquisitions IT diligence and TSAs.
• Proven EMR experience with Meditech Expanse required; Athena and Oracle Cerner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for system IT strategy and operations across multiple facilities.
• Lead technology due diligence, TSAs, and post‑acquisition integrations.
• Oversee cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Drive IT budgeting, vendor management, and cost optimization.
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to improve workflows and patient outcomes.
• Engage with the Board to align technology investments with strategic goals.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Healthcare Informatics or related field

Master's degree in IT/CS/Healthcare Informatics or related field

Tools

Meditech Expanse

Athena

Oracle Cerner

ERP implementations

Job description

Position: System Chief Information Officer

Reports To: System Chief Executive Officer

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.

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 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.