Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer - JR-1062269-5904

Shirley Ryan Abilitylab - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

Social Assistance

About the position

The Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (SRAlab) is responsible for providing vision and leadership for the operations, integration, and implementation of information systems. This role supports the overall strategic, research, and operating plans of the organization, ensuring that applications, infrastructure, analytics, and information security align with SRAlab's strategic plan. The CIO will lead technology improvement initiatives focused on data analytics and AI, while demonstrating support for the institute's mission and core values.

Responsibilities

• Provide technology expertise in the strategic planning process by integrating future trends in healthcare technology and data analytics with current needs.
• Lead the development of the IT strategic plan and ongoing forecasting efforts to anticipate future technology needs.
• Act as the executive champion for the design and architecture of an innovative enterprise-wide information system.
• Maintain and expand networks within the technology and healthcare communities to enhance SRAlab's strategic positioning.
• Champion data-driven decision-making with advanced data and analytics across the organization.
• Develop and maintain IT systems and services that provide excellent customer service and meet security and privacy standards.
• Keep current with changes in technology and public policy, providing analysis and recommendations to Executive Leadership.
• Utilize metrics to drive IT performance and lead the IT team as a data-driven department.
• Benchmark the industry to stay current with trends in information technology.
• Lead change management efforts to support SRAlab's digital transformation.
• Oversee the IT budget and align financial resources with strategic priorities.
• Maintain training and development processes for all staff to ensure competency in using technologies.
• Promote effective communication and strong collaborative relationships throughout the organization.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience with a thorough knowledge of general IT work is required, with a healthcare emphasis strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience as an IT Director of a hospital is required, with Vice President and/or CIO level leadership strongly preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with data analytics and AI technologies in a healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with 401k options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling options.