The Director, Information Technology (IT) of LifeCenter Northwest (LCNW) has direct oversight responsibility for the information technology affairs LCNW and all information technology functions.  The Director, IT is responsible for ensuring that appropriate and effective information technology is implemented throughout the organization and that the operation of the department is in alignment with the business objectives of the organization. The Director, IT delivers excellent customer service to the workforce, customers, stakeholders and partners.  The Director, IT recommends and deploys budget and resources to maximize IT value and impact, with attention to security, streamlining and standardizing business processes, addressing organizational needs, and supporting strategic plans.  In addition, the Director, IT serves as a member of the Extended Senior Leadership Team, providing information technology leadership and support to help drive improved outcomes.

Strategic Direction

• Provides strategic information technology leadership and input on issues affecting the organization now and those anticipated in the future.
• Provides accurate and reliable information to the Leadership Team to support effective business and strategic decision-making to reach technological goals.
• Ensures personal knowledge of the relevant current practices for OPOs, and is knowledgeable regarding innovations, trends and issues that can or will impact the future success of the organization.
• Provides updates on information technology matters to the Governing Board, as requested.
• Participates in LCNW’s annual strategic planning, which helps establish the goals and organizational budget for the Information Technology Department (“Department”).

Management/Operations Responsibilities

• Manages departmental strategic plan in support of the organizational strategic plan. This includes deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems; and development, deployment, maintenance, and continual improvement of all in-house developed software applications.
• Develops and manages annual technology budget including hardware, software, cloud services, training and development, internal IT staff contractors and vendors with a focus on selecting ‘best value’ technology to meet the business objectives.
• Provides technical expertise to support and oversee all IT functions including IT infrastructure and DevOps.
• Manages IT staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
• Maintains excellent partnerships and communication with business partners, both within IT and across the organization to ensure synergy among all projects undertaken. 
• Works with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations.
• Collaborates with the LCNW training manager to plan, coordinate, and execute training and educational programs related to IT.
• Creates and maintains appropriate vendor/consultant relationships. 
• Negotiates and engages with vendors, leveraging Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to improve quality and cost-effectiveness of vendor services, while monitoring vendor performance and metrics.
• Monitors success of technology solutions and adjusts technology plans and projects as needed.
• Develops and maintains an extensive understanding of the Microsoft network environment.
• Works closely with the Business Intelligence team to understand emerging technologies and how they would benefit end users.
• Designs and monitors disaster recovery processes and business continuity procedures for re-establishing servers, databases, in-house developed applications, operating systems and data in the event of disruptions, both minor and catastrophic. 
• Keeps current with industry and technology trends.
• Actively participates in facilities planning and operations.

Quality and Regulatory Responsibilities

• Maintains and ensures organizational compliance with all IT policies and procedures; creating new policy and procedure documentation when gaps in scope are identified.
• Safeguards the organization through managing the organization’s Security Awareness Training program.
• Performs IT security and compliance investigations as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Demonstrated success in project management required.
• Expertise in relational and multidimensional database schemas is required.
• Experience with integrated telecommunications environments (PC/cellular) is required.
• Advanced technical knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and applications including Windows, Exchange, SQL Server and Office.
• Experience with Wide Area Networks, distribution systems, database/reporting and remote support situations preferred.
• Must possess initiative and a desire for continuous improvement.
• Must be able to work effectively with others, some in remote locations
• The ability to function and complete work despite competing priorities.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field.
• ITIL Strategic Leader or Managing Professional Certification preferred
• At least seven years of relevant work experience in IT operations
• At least five years’ experience in supervision and/or management of others preferred
• At least two years of relevant work experience in a hospital or healthcare-related industry is preferred.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and access to an insured automobile or the ability to arrive and depart from work and work-related functions at expected times.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster, or applicable medical or religious exemption will be required as a condition of employment upon offer. For those that need to complete the vaccination series, start dates will be adjusted.

BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee in this position must uphold the core values of LifeCenter; these include:

• Integrity: We are trustworthy, reliable, respectful, and accountable.
• Collaboration: We work in partnership with others, seeking to understand and be understood, and finding common ground and shared goals to build upon together.
• Courage: We take personal responsibility and face challenges head-on.
• Service: Through professionalism and dedication, we honor our commitment to serve others and our obligation to be good stewards of the gift of life. 

LifeCenter Northwest offers medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and travel accident insurance. Employees have the option of enrolling in supplemental life insurance. Employees enrolled in our 403(b) program will receive an employer match of up to 7% after one year. LifeCenter encourages all employees to find balance and well-being and provides all employees access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a membership to BurnAlong Wellness Platform, and provides a quarterly Wellness Reimbursement. Employees enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year and earn 119 hours of PTO annually (to start) with an additional Extended Illness Bank of hours that accrues up to 48 hours annually, and three weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service is complete. A comprehensive review of benefits can be found here.

The pay range for this role is provided above. Where a candidate’s compensation falls within this range is based on several bona fide factors such as experience, tenure, and other specialized knowledge. LifeCenter Northwest is committed to providing its employees equitable and competitive compensation.

This position is eligible for additional compensation to the base pay rate, in the form of a Management Bonus.

LifeCenter Northwest is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.