Dep EVC, Chief Information Officer
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POSITION SUMMARY:

UMass Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) seeks a visionary and dynamic executive to serve as its next Chief Information Officer (CIO). This is a unique opportunity to help transform and grow a leading school of medicine through leveraging technology in support of the institution's strategic priorities.

Consistently ranked in the top 10 percent of medical schools in primary care and one of the fastest growing research institutions in the country, UMass Chan is the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' only public medical school. It maintains a strong commitment to public service, including the provision of health services to vulnerable populations. With more than $300 million per year in research funding, the UMass Chan research community has more than 3,600 faculty members which includes a Nobel laureate, a Lasker award recipient, seven National Academy members and four Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators.

Reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor, Administration and Finance, the CIO will be responsible for the overall strategic planning, implementation, and management of information systems and technology across UMass Chan. The CIO will ensure that technology solutions align with the organization's goals and provide seamless integration between UMass Chan, UMass Memorial Health Care (UMMHC), and other academic partners. The CIO will develop and implement an IT roadmap that aligns with the organization's goals; appropriate restructuring of IT resources, structure, and services; enhance the institution's analytics capabilities; collaborate with research informatics leaders to ensure a robust data and research infrastructure; continue advancement of the information security program; and develop the IT governance structure to ensure the organization's ability to effectively prioritize new technology investments.

The successful CIO will be an experienced and collaborative IT leader who is team-oriented and comfortable building consensus across a highly complex, matrixed enterprise. The CIO will have strong communication skills and financial savvy and be able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with a diverse group of constituents. They will be knowledgeable about trends in technology supporting medical education and research. The CIO will be a servant leader who can lead change effectively.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy and roadmap that aligns with UMass Chan's mission and strategic goals. Focus on enhancing internal processes, driving engagement with all university members, and positioning the organization as a leader in digital healthcare.
• Provide leadership in the planning and implementation of enterprise information systems to support research, teaching, and administrative operations.
• Continue the development of an IT organization with a strong customer service and problem-solving orientation with respect to all areas managed.
• Build and nurture a strong relationship within and outside the organization through effective leadership, proactive collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Model a consistent commitment to UMass Chan's principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Lead the development and adoption of strategies and processes for data management, analytics tools, and technology services.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand business needs and translate them into technology solutions that drive growth and efficiency.
• Develop strong relationships with the Chief Research Informatics Officer, Chief Research Computing Officer, and CIOs at partner organizations.
• Participate in, and provide thought leadership for, large Enterprise Resource Planning initiatives.
• Ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of the company's technology systems and infrastructure.
• Oversee the planning, development, and implementation of IT infrastructure projects.
• Manage the implementation of IT services for new facilities.
• Support key departments and labs with tailored technology solutions.
• Develop and retain competitive, high-performing technology talent.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategies for data management and analytics tools.
• Coordinate and provide training on technology-based products and services.
• Drive digital innovation and transformation initiatives.
• Identify and implement technology solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, and user experience.
• Contribute to the development of UMass Chan's informatics curriculum.
• Optimize the use of operating and capital resources.
• Develop sustainable budget models for IT initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for technology upgrades and process improvements.
• Facilitate vendor selection and technology demonstrations.
• Promote the expansion of services to public partners.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field required or equivalent experience may be considered.
• Ten-plus years of progressive management experience in IT within large, complex organizations.
• Proven track record of strategic planning and leading IT initiatives.
• Experience managing complex IT infrastructure and systems.
• A breadth of knowledge and previous substantial leadership experience within core IT functions.
• Experience in the leadership of enterprise information systems.
• Significant experience implementing new structures, systems, and processes.
• Demonstrated successful experience adopting new processes and systems using continuous improvement methods.

Leadership Skills and Competencies:

• Collaborative - a consensus-driven leader who works through influence.
• Strong communicator - direct and transparent; superior verbal and written communication skills.
• High EQ - superior ability to manage competing interests.
• Strategic - a visionary leader who can execute.
• Team builder - highly skilled coach and mentor.
• Analytical - well-honed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in healthcare or academic environments preferred.

Inquiries, nominations and applications are invited. Please direct all application materials to Nick Giannas, Zach Durst, or Katie Mazzuckelli via the WittKieffer Candidate Portal.