VICE PRESIDENT, IT APPLICATIONS AND PROJECTS

Vice President, IT Applications and ProjectsLocation: Springfield, IllinoisAbout the OpportunityThe Vice President of IT Applications and Projects is a visionary and results-driven leader responsible for overseeing all clinical and non-clinical application systems across a five-hospital and ambulatory health system. This includes enterprise platforms such as Epic (EHR), Workday (HR/Finance), and Infor (Supply Chain), as well as other mission-critical applications supporting patient care, operations, and business functions. The VP leads large-scale implementations with precision—ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with measurable impact. This role drives informatics, change management, and innovation to support high-quality, cost-effective healthcare.The VP, IT Applications and Projects will embody the Memorial Health values of safety, integrity, quality and stewardship to support the mission and vision. Education:Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, or related field required; Master’s preferredExperience:Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership in healthcare IT, including direct oversight of enterprise application.Proven success leading large-scale implementations of Epic, Workday, and Infor in a multi-entity health system.Partners with CMIO, CNIO, and operational leaders to define and execute the strategic roadmap for clinical and business applicationsChampions innovation in digital health, informatics, and enterprise systems to support care transformation and operational excellenceLeads cross-functional governance for application prioritization, optimization, and lifecycle managementOversees implementation, integration, and performance of Epic, Workday, Infor, and other enterprise platformsEnsures alignment of application functionality with clinical workflows, regulatory requirements, and financial goalsDrives system-wide standardization and interoperability across hospitals and ambulatory sitesLeads enterprise-wide implementations and upgrades, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budgetEstablishes and enforces project management methodologies, resource planning, and vendor accountabilityMonitors key performance indicators and post-implementation outcomes to ensure sustained valueLeads informatics strategy to enhance data-driven decision-making, clinical documentation, and user experienceDevelops and executes change management frameworks to support adoption, training, and continuous improvementTranslates complex technical concepts into actionable insights for stakeholders at all levelsOversees a portfolio of IT and non-IT projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and operational goalsImplements governance structures, risk mitigation strategies, and performance dashboardsFosters a culture of accountability, agility, and innovation in project executionDrives exceptional user experience by embedding service responsiveness and satisfaction metrics into application support and project delivery. Oversee the design and execution of scalable solutions that reduce turnaround times, elevate stakeholder engagement, and ensure that IT applications and initiatives consistently meet or exceed customer expectations.Leads, mentors, and grows a high-performing team of application analysts, informaticists, project managers, and technical staffPromotes a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous learningAligns team structure and talent development with evolving organizational needsPerforms other related work as required or requested.

Created: 2025-10-20