Responsible for leading and developing the overall technical vision. In addition, this position will be responsible for creating an implementation strategy to accomplish that vision. This position requires broad technical and analytical experience, as well as strong interpersonal leadership skills. This leader works directly with customers to ensure that business needs are met.
- Leads changes and enhancements to business processes, policies, and IT systems.
- Manages projects, people, customer expectations, and business priorities to achieve customer satisfaction.
- Directs and manages technical staff through the SDLC process of: analysis, planning, design, development, testing, installation, and maintenance of support systems for business areas.
- Selects and builds strong teams through formal training, diverse assignments, and coaching, mentoring, and other development techniques.
- Directs the development of tactical and strategic plans to satisfy technical business needs.
- Directs the development of project cost estimates, benefits and assessment of potential project risks.
- Manage budgets, plans and expenses; will have cost center responsibilities.
- Manages the selection, evaluation, contracting, and integration of externally available hardware, software, and data to deliver business solutions as needed; manage vendor relationships.
- Participates in internal and external health industry development efforts.
- Shares best practices throughout the organization.
Other Job Requirements
Responsibilities
10+ years experience in technical staff management.
Knowledgeable in the use and implementation of SDLC methodologies and software development methodologies.
Agile approach/development experience.
Must be comfortable with Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence concepts.
Extensive experience working as a liaison between technical and non-technical groups.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
General Job Information
Title
VP, Information Technology- Infrastructure and IT Operations
Grade
34
Work Experience - Required
IT
Work Experience - Preferred
Education - Required
Bachelor's, Bachelor's - Computer and Information Science
Education - Preferred
Master's - Computer and Information Science
License and Certifications - Required
License and Certifications - Preferred
Salary Range
Salary Minimum:
$159,665
Salary Maximum:
$287,395
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.
What We Do
Magellan Health is a leader in managing the fastest growing, most complex areas of health, including special populations, complete pharmacy benefits and other specialty areas of healthcare. Magellan supports innovative ways of accessing better health through technology, while remaining focused on the critical personal relationships that are necessary to achieve a healthy, vibrant life. Magellan's customers include health plans and other managed care organizations, employers, labor unions, various military and governmental agencies and third-party administrators.
