System VP Enterprise Application Integration and EHR Testing COE

CHI; Englewood (CO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a System Vice President for Enterprise Application Integration and Testing. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership in enhancing clinical applications and overseeing data integration services across a vast network. The successful candidate will drive innovation, manage substantial budgets, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. This remote position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare technology, making a significant impact on patient care and organizational success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in leadership roles in healthcare IT or related fields.
• Experience with enterprise applications and integration services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute IT strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Data Integration

Healthcare IT

Vendor Management

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Team Development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences

Master’s Degree

Tools

EHR Systems (Epic, Cerner)

Data Management Tools

Job description

Responsibilities

The System Vice President, Enterprise Application Integration and Testing COE will report directly to the System SVP, Chief Clinical Application and Data Officer.

As a key member of the Applications, Consumer Experience, Data, Digital, and Delivery Team, this role will partner with National Clinical, Revenue Cycle, Ancillary Services, CMIO, Physician Enterprise, and Division Leadership to oversee the strategy and implementation of Enterprise Application Integration & EHR testing services across CommonSpirit Health.

The leader will define, promote, and govern EAI standards foundational to Batch, HL7, FHIR, and API needs across the organization. They will manage a team responsible for numerous concurrent projects, ongoing data integration engines, EPIC Bridges / Cerner FSI, and over 10,000 active interfaces. Additionally, they will ensure compliance by working with IT peers to secure active partner contracts for all interfaces with third-party applications.

This role requires driving next-generation EAI capabilities, balancing traditional real-time HL7 and batch patterns with modern microservice API-based patterns to support various clinical and data needs. The leader will align EAI initiatives with the 10-Year IT Roadmap, including evaluating Cloud vs. On-Prem platforms.

Beyond foundational data management, the leader will establish an Enterprise Quality Management Center of Excellence to define best practices, select tools, and oversee testing for major programs. Collaboration with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, M&A, and NRES teams will be essential for standardizing testing processes and tools.

The team will play a pivotal role in the testing and deployment of One EHR (Epic Gold program), overseeing all testing streams and coordinating efforts to ensure successful go-lives. Responsibilities include onsite testing, Technical Dress Rehearsal, and providing “At the Elbow” support during EHR implementations. The team will also develop dashboards for status updates to leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute IT strategies aligned with organizational goals, enhancing clinical applications and streamlining operations.
2. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with IT, Clinical, and Administrative leaders to meet data integration and testing needs effectively.
3. Budget & Vendor Management: Manage large investment and operations budgets, and vendor relationships for optimal value.
4. Product & Portfolio Strategy: Develop roadmaps, milestones, and metrics for existing and new platforms, ensuring alignment with division and national needs.
5. Data Integration & Testing Strategy: Drive best practices in data integration and testing to support project success.
6. Technology Innovation: Stay current with emerging healthcare technologies to improve delivery and reduce costs.
7. Team Development: Lead and mentor teams, fostering innovation and continuous learning.
8. Regulatory & Financial Oversight: Ensure compliance with healthcare IT regulations and perform cost-benefit analyses.
9. Vendor & Risk Management: Oversee vendor relationships and implement cybersecurity and disaster recovery plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or Computer Science.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 10+ years in leadership roles, 15+ years in healthcare IT, Product Management, or related fields.
• Experience leading teams responsible for healthcare enterprise applications, integration, and architecture services.

Overview

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health aims to build a healthier future through its integrated health services. As a leading nonprofit Catholic healthcare organization, it delivers over 20 million patient encounters annually across numerous locations and services, supported by a large workforce dedicated to community health and charity care. This is a remote position.