Title: IT Integration Lead (Contract)- Job#5337
Location: Boston, MA/Hybrid Remote
Job Description:
Our client located in Boston, MA has an immediate opening for an IT Integration Lead to join their team. The IT Integration Lead will play a central role within the IT organization, ensuring IT integration activities are identified, planned, and executed effectively. This position will also be a key partner to leaders throughout the enterprise to ensure IT integration activities align with the expectations and needs of the rest of the business.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of IT integration strategies for newly acquired assets and partnerships, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Work with the Chief Digital Information Officer to align integration efforts with broader digital transformation initiatives across the health system. Collaborate on prioritizing resources and support for integration projects, ensuring both IT and clinical needs are addressed.
- Establish a collaborative relationship with local IT leaders to understand the existing IT landscape, strategic goals, and unique challenges associated with target hospital acquisitions / partners. Conduct joint assessments of current systems to identify integration needs and areas for improvement.
- Facilitate communication between integration teams and enterprise IT teams to ensure alignment on system capabilities and infrastructure.
- Collaborate with leaders across the organization to troubleshoot any issues that arise during integration, leveraging enterprise IT expertise to identify effective solutions.
- Collaborate closely with enterprise integration teams to align operational processes and clinical needs with IT integration efforts (e.g., business requirements, change management, end user testing and validation).
- Act as the primary IT point of contact for integration teams and establish feedback mechanisms to gather insights from rather stakeholders.
- Act as the primary point of contact for IT vendors during the integration process, including scope definition, contract negotiation, and ongoing communication
- Monitor vendor performance throughout the integration, providing feedback and addressing any issues promptly to maintain proper momentum
- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for integration initiatives, ensuring timely completion of milestones
- Implement and optimize data management practices to ensure interoperability and compliance with regulatory standards
- Provide training and support to staff at acquired hospitals, facilitating a smooth transition to integrated systems
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of integration efforts, making necessary adjustments to enhance performance and user satisfaction
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend best practices and innovations in IT integration
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
- 12+ years of experience in IT leadership roles within care delivery settings of various sizes, with a focus on system integration
- Proven experience managing complex projects related to hospital acquisitions or mergers, including EHR and ancillary system integrations
- In-depth knowledge of healthcare IT systems, data management, and integration methodologies.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and standards affecting healthcare IT, including HIPAA.
- Excellent project management skills, with proficiency in project management software and methodologies.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Including senior executives
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills to address integration challenges effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines
About Delphi-US
Delphi-US is a national recruiting firm based in Newport, Rhode Island. We specialize in IT, Engineering and Professional Staffing services for premier corporations and a multitude of industries across the United States. We are the Peacemakers In The Talent War – bringing the best and brightest talent to Employers of Choice, enabling critical project success, fostering progressive employment relationships, and promoting competitive advantages for our Clients and the Talent Marketplace we serve. Delphi accomplishes this with a proprietary skill-based and cultural matching process that results in higher qualified submissions along with increased interviews and offer rates. You'll find our team is highly experienced, friendly, professional and ready to advocate on your behalf, armed with industry trends, and an understanding of employer expectations.