Director of IT (4471)
Executive IT leadership role at a Savannah, GA behavioral-health services agency: the Director of IT owns technology strategy, cybersecurity and HIPAA compliance, infrastructure, cloud and enterprise applications, budgeting/vendor management, and business continuity, while advising executives on investments and digital transformation.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- HODGSON DRIVE - SAVANNAH, GA 31406
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Advanced knowledge of IT operations, infrastructure, networking, cloud computing, systems administration, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications
- Knowledge of healthcare technology environments and information systems supporting clinical and administrative operations
- Knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH, cybersecurity regulations, privacy requirements, records retention, and applicable federal/state laws
- Knowledge of information governance, data management, analytics, business intelligence, and reporting systems
- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, vulnerability management, identity and access management, and incident response
- Knowledge of disaster recovery planning, business continuity management, and technology resilience strategies
- Knowledge of technology budgeting, procurement, vendor management, and contract administration
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and enterprise technology implementation practices
- Ability to analyze complex business and technology challenges and implement effective solutions
- Ability to communicate technical and cybersecurity concepts to executive leadership, regulators, and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to develop strategic plans and translate organizational priorities into actionable initiatives
- Ability to lead organizational change and technology adoption efforts
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, large-scale initiatives, and competing deadlines simultaneously
- Ability to develop collaborative relationships with stakeholders, vendors, consultants, and community partners
- Ability to develop policies, procedures, training materials, and operational documentation
- Ability to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies and changing regulatory requirements
- Ability to operate an agency vehicle in accordance with agency policy and applicable laws
Full description
Job Summary
Under minimal supervision, directs and oversees the Information Technology operations of the agency. Provides executive leadership for enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity, information governance, infrastructure, telecommunications, enterprise applications, project management, data management, cybersecurity risk management, and digital transformation initiatives.
Serves as the agency’s senior technology leader and principal advisor to executive leadership on technology planning, cybersecurity risk, information management, regulatory compliance, technology investments, business continuity, and emerging technologies.
The Director of Information Technology ensures that technology services, systems, information assets, and digital platforms are secure, reliable, accessible, resilient, compliant, and aligned with the agency’s mission, strategic goals, clinical operations, administrative functions, and business objectives while supporting high-quality service delivery throughout the organization.
Essential Functions
Technology Leadership and Strategic Planning
- Directs and oversees all information technology resources and operations of the agency.
- Develops and executes a comprehensive technology strategy and multi-year technology roadmap aligned with organizational priorities.
- Plans, organizes, monitors, and evaluates information technology operations to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, security, and regulatory compliance.
- Leads technology modernization and digital transformation initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and service delivery.
- Advises executive leadership regarding technology planning, budgeting, investments, risks, resource allocation, and emerging trends.
- Supports organizational strategic planning and operational excellence initiatives.
- Evaluates emerging technologies, automation solutions, artificial intelligence applications, and other innovations for organizational benefit and risk.
Infrastructure and Enterprise Systems Management
- Provides leadership for network infrastructure, cloud environments, telecommunications, enterprise applications, hardware management, software platforms, and technical support services.
- Directs information technology projects from planning through implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
- Oversees enterprise application administration, systems integration, application governance, and technology lifecycle management.
- Establishes measurable service levels, performance standards, operational metrics, and executive reporting processes.