The Chief Information Officer (CIO) holds a critical position at Piedmont Health Services (PHS) and is responsible for driving our technology strategy and ensuring operational excellence. The CIO is pivotal in driving digital transformation, managing existing infrastructure, and ensuring data security.

Responsibilities include setting policies, managing projects, and leading our information technology (IT) team. The CIO verifies our technology systems are reliable, securable and scalable, and leverages technology to effectively support our programs and provide sustainability. The CIO must make sound financial decisions regarding budget allocation and how to mitigate unmanaged risks successfully.

The incumbent must be a visionary leader with extensive experience in information technology that has a passion for driving innovation.

Key objectives for this role:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission and strategic plan;
• Advise leadership on emerging technologies and digital transformation initiatives across programs and operations;
• Collaborate with clinical, programmatic, and administrative leaders to integrate technology into patient care, health programs, and community services;
• Oversee the management of IT operations, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity and data management;
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and prioritize technology initiatives that drive business value;
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices in IT governance and security;
• Manage budgets, resources and vendor relationships to regulate technology investments and performance;
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the IT department and across the organization.

Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field;
• Master’s degree or MBA, preferred;

Experience:

• 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible IT leadership experience;
• Experience managing health data privacy, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure;
• Experience working in Community Health Centers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and/or behavioral health nonprofits, preferred;
• Experience with grant reporting, data dashboards, and/or program evaluation tools, preferred;

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing IT strategies in alignment with organizational goals;
• Impeccable IT knowledge and technical skills;
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and operations;
• High level of financial acumen;
• Able to apply fiscal understanding when reviewing projects at any phase;
• Innovative thinker with the ability to forecast and predict capabilities;
• Strong people management skills with the ability to relationship build;
• Deep understanding of data analytics, database platforms, and data security;
• Able to make crucial decisions regarding tactical, strategic, and operational functions;
• Able to remain disciplined and organized;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences;
• Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to equity, transparency, inclusion, and innovation;
• Capable of evaluating the possible effects and probability of a wide variety of cybersecurity threats;
• Deep understanding of EHR systems and healthcare compliance (HIPAA);
• Knowledge of technology infrastructures and how applications work;
• Able to lead cross-functional teams;
• Excellent time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills;
• Eagerness to learn;
• Strong presentation skills;

Commitment to our mission of improving health outcomes in underserved communities.

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