Vice President of Information Technology (VP of IT)

Location: Irvine, California (Hybrid)

Position Summary

The VP of IT will lead IT strategy, operations, and security, ensuring technology supports business growth, compliance, and efficiency. This hands-on role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a background in healthcare IT.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement IT strategy aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee IT budgets, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Identify emerging technologies to drive business improvements.

Security, Compliance & M&A Support

• Ensure HIPAA compliance and manage IT security programs.
• Implement security measures and conduct risk assessments.
• Support IT integration for mergers and acquisitions.

Team & Vendor Management

• Lead internal IT teams and external Managed Service Providers (MSPs).
• Manage vendor contracts, performance, and security assessments.
• Establish performance metrics and foster accountability.

Infrastructure & Technical Support

• Oversee cloud-hosted infrastructure (AWS preferred).
• Manage IT support operations and call center technology.
• Ensure business continuity and system reliability.

Systems Integration & Development

• Integrate SaaS solutions to optimize business operations.
• Lead data warehouse and reporting system development.
• Utilize RPA tools to streamline processes and explore AI applications.

Project Management & Collaboration

• Lead IT projects from planning to execution, ensuring timely delivery.
• Partner with leadership to enhance operational efficiency through technology.
• Analyze and improve business processes to support growth.

Required Qualifications

• 20+ years in IT, including 10+ in senior management within healthcare.
• Proven experience in:
  • HIPAA compliance and IT security management
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (IT integration)
  • MSP management and vendor oversight
  • Project management and IT strategy development
  • Cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
  • SaaS integration and Microsoft 365
  • Data management, SQL, and reporting systems
  • Robotic process automation (RPA)
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a 24/7 environment.
• Hybrid work and travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare operations and revenue cycle management.
• IT governance and regulatory compliance expertise.
• ERP system implementation experience.
• Familiarity with AI-driven tools.

Posted On: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Compensation: $150,000 to $225,000.00