IT Director

An incredible opportunity has opened for an experienced IT Director at Black River Health. Beyond technology, you'll join a team rooted in compassion, integrity, collaboration, innovation & growth, and respect. Together, we live our mission: Outstanding and comprehensive healthcare for you and your family, delivered locally with compassion.The Director leads the organization's technology strategy and operations to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing IT services. Oversees infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and systems architecture, and vendor partnerships while guiding departmental goals, policies, budgeting, and staff development. Drives innovation, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance to support clinical, operational, and business needs, and provides strategic insights that enhance organizational performance.This opportunity is:Full-time, Monday - Friday, Day Shift Benefits include: Relocation Bonus Health Insurance Disability Insurance - Short and Long-term Retirement Plan - 401(k) Dental Insurance Life Insurance Flex Spending Account If you are looking for an exciting new role at a place that feels like home, look no further.Essential Duties:Develops department goals in conjunction with establishing/implementing/developing/revising processes, policies, and procedures for department operations in alignment with the organization's strategic goals. Provides leadership, vision, development, and implementation of short and long-term business goals for the department. Develops, implements, and maintains the organization's IT strategic plan in alignment with BRH's mission, clinical priorities, and financial objectives; leads technology governance processes to prioritize IT investments, manage risk, and oversee performance; manages IT operating and capital budgets to ensure cost-effective service delivery and fiscal stewardship; partners with hospital leadership to identify technology opportunities that enhance patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and compliance; and establishes and reports IT performance metrics (including KPIs, SLAs, system availability, incident response time, and user satisfaction). Leads the development, implementation, and governance of cybersecurity, privacy, and business-continuity programs; oversees access control, identity lifecycle, vulnerability mitigation, and incident response; and partners with compliance, risk, and audit teams to maintain adherence to HIPAA, NIST CSF, SOC 2, and other applicable standards. Oversees enterprise architecture, system interoperability, and data-governance strategies; ensures secure, efficient performance of clinical and business systems (EHR, billing, imaging, and related applications); advances analytics capabilities; and evaluates innovative technologies to support organizational growth and operational excellence. Directs technology vendor strategy, including contract negotiations, renewals, performance evaluations, and service alignment; and coordinates engagement with consultants, managed service providers, and regulatory entities to ensure value delivery and operational effectiveness. Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., IT, business, healthcare management, or engineering) with knowledge of IT principles and practices; Master's degree preferred Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in IT, analytics, or operations management required; 5+ years preferred Demonstrated combination of technical, business, and leadership skills, including team development, mentoring, and strong interpersonal and communication abilities Your future starts here. At Black River Health, we're proud to be recognized among the Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. Guided by our mission-Outstanding and comprehensive healthcare for you and your family, delivered locally with compassion-we invite you to bring your expertise and leadership to our team. Apply today and take the next step in your career-don't wait.And beyond your career, you'll enjoy the unmatched lifestyle of Black River Country. With over 200,000 acres of wilderness, scenic trails for hiking and biking, and pristine lakes for fishing, boating, and even scuba diving, the region offers endless opportunities to recharge and explore. Whether it's kayaking, skiing, or simply enjoying small-town charm, Black River Country is the perfect place to call home. Learn more at www.blackrivercountry.net.Qualified candidates may obtain an application and attach a resume on our website at www.blackriverhealth.com"Black River Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan."