IT&S Market Director

Havasu Regional Medical Center

Job Title: Market Director of Information Technology & Services
Job Type: Full Time

FLSA: Exempt 

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Havasu Regional Medical Center is a 171-bed hospital that offers a broad scope of services in major medical disciplines. A medical staff of more than 33 affiliated physicians represents a broad cross-section of expertise in 31 medical specialties.

Where We Are:

Lake Havasu City has earned the reputation as the outdoor recreation mecca of the southwest. Blessed by an ideal climate, captivating scenery, beautiful yet rugged mountains, tranquil desert and the azure waters of the Colorado River, Lake Havasu's 45-mile long lake is an oasis of natural beauty. Come live where others only get to vacation. 

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off 
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• And much more...

Position Summary:

The Market IT&S Director is a senior leader responsible for the strategic direction, operational management, and continuous improvement of Information Technology and Services (IT&S) within the assigned market. This role ensures that market-based IT operations are aligned with enterprise-wide strategies, regulatory requirements, and best practices, while supporting clinical, operational, and business objectives across multiple hospitals. The Market IT&S Director collaborates closely with system-level IT leadership, market/facility executives, and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions that enhance patient care, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Alignment & Strategic Leadership

Serve as the primary liaison between market/facility leadership and enterprise IT, ensuring market/facility needs are represented in system-wide planning and that enterprise strategies are effectively implemented at the market/facility level.

Participate in enterprise governance councils and contribute to the development and enforcement of data governance, cybersecurity, and technology standards.

Lead the market's IT strategic planning process, aligning technology initiatives with market, facility, and enterprise goals.

Operational Excellence & Service Delivery

Oversee day-to-day market-level IT operations across assigned facilities, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and support services, ensuring high availability and performance of clinical and business systems.

Ensure IT service management processes, incident response, and change management are consistently implemented and monitored across the market and in accordance with enterprise policies.

Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH) and participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes.

Project & Change Management

Lead or support enterprise IT initiatives across all market facilities, including but not limited to EHR upgrades, cybersecurity initiatives, digital transformation efforts, and initiatives to reduce technical debt within the market's data center; perform other duties as assigned.

Champion change management, staff training, and adoption of new technologies, leveraging enterprise resources and best practices.

Collaboration & Relationship Building

Foster strong relationships with market/facility leadership, clinical teams, and enterprise IT peers to ensure technology solutions meet operational and clinical needs.

Engage with external vendors and partners as needed, following enterprise procurement and vendor management guidelines.

Financial Stewardship

Collaborate with market/facility financial leaders to support cost containment strategies and ensure technology initiatives align with organizational priorities.

Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, cost savings, and revenue generation through technology.

Talent Management & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop the market's IT team, promoting a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and professional growth.

Support enterprise talent initiatives, including workforce planning, succession management, and staff engagement.

Performance Improvement & Innovation

Drive continuous improvement in IT service delivery, leveraging data analytics, benchmarking, and enterprise performance metrics.

Promote a culture of innovation, encouraging the adoption of emerging technologies that advance patient care, operational efficiency, and data security.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field required, or 7+ years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required.

Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive IT management experience, with at least 3 years in healthcare and multi-site or enterprise environments.

• Demonstrated experience with hospital IT operations, EHR systems, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and project management. Experience with multi-site hospital IT operations preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills; ability to collaborate across clinical, operational, and enterprise teams.

• Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and IT staff development.

• Knowledge of industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging trends in healthcare IT.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
 

The position is: on-site

For those working on-site, they will have a well-lit, ventilated and climate-controlled office environment with routine office equipment; some equipment has moving mechanical parts.  Noise level in the work environment is typical for an office and/or hospital environment

In hospital environment, the individual may be exposed to hazards and unusual elements, which may include but are not limited to bloodborne pathogens and / or contagious illnesses, toxic chemicals, and biohazardous materials which may require extensive safety precautions and the use of protective equipment.

This position can expect overnight travel by land and/or air according to the requirements below: 

Travel Requirements: 25-50%

Normal business hours are: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.  However, schedules may vary by business necessity.   Remote workers are expected to be available during normal business hours, unless otherwise approved by the department leader(s).

EEOC Statement:

Havasu Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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