Associate Director Information Technology

Location:

Work from home (Pennsylvania)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Directs the activities of an Information Technology (IT) team assigned to support an organizational segment of the organization. Works with department, product line, or system leadership to develop Information Technology strategy. Conveys that strategy to staff and ensures it is fulfilled. Administratively responsible for assigned staff members. Oversees projects to ensure they are completed in a timely manner in accordance with established IT standards.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for coordinating Information Technology support for assigned segment of the organization.
• Strives to gain and maintain an understanding of the business policies and practices employed in the areas of responsibility.
• Works with department, product line, or system leadership to develop and implement Information Technology strategy.
• Conveys IT strategy to staff and ensures that plans are implemented in accordance with organizational need.
• Ensures that staff members follow established IT project management guidelines to guarantee a successful implementation.
• Responsible for vendor management, which includes but is not limited to, contract negotiations, invoice reconciliation, release updates, issues lists and new product evaluations.
• Develops and administers IT budget for responsible area.
• Practices fiscally sound budget management to ensure spending is held to allocated funds.
• Responsible for the staff recruitment, development, retention, and disciplinary process.
• Mentors staff in best practices for providing IT support and project management.
• Develops and fosters the team approach to staff organization and interaction.
• Formulates staff development plan to ensure members maintain highest level of technical, interpersonal and project management skills possible.
• Attends all necessary management development courses so organizational policy is understood and effectively administered.
• Ensures departmental and organizational policy changes are conveyed, understood and practiced by the staff.
• Maintains individual work schedule and submits progress reports as requested by direct supervisor.
• Supports IT departmental initiatives and ensures full cooperation of staff with other IT teams.
• Maintains a high-level understanding of Information Technology in general and more in-depth knowledge of those facets particular to primary area of responsibility.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs, including productivity standards.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).

Position Details:

• Leverages deep healthcare payer expertise to translate business objectives into technology initiatives that improve operational efficiency, ensure compliance, manage risk, and enhance outcomes for members and providers
• Leads and develops IT teams through strategic vision, operational excellence, and a commitment to delivering reliable, secure, and value-driven technology services

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years-Managerial/Supervisory (Required), Minimum of 12 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills:

Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Communication, IT Project Planning And Organization, Leadership, Organizing, Problem Management

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.