Vice President of IT Operations

VICE PRESIDENT OF IT OPERATIONS

Nexus Health Systems – Corporate | Houston, Texas

Full-Time | Exempt | Onsite

LEAD ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS THAT DRIVE BETTER PATIENT CARE

Nexus Health Systems is seeking an accomplished Vice President of IT Operations to serve as the Chief Information Officer's operational deputy and execution leader. This executive role is responsible for transforming strategic technology initiatives into measurable operational results across our growing healthcare system.

As the CIO's second-in-command, the Vice President of IT Operations provides executive leadership for Clinical Informatics and the IT Project Management Office (PMO), oversees enterprise technology governance, and ensures successful execution of a complex portfolio of clinical and business technology initiatives. This leader will represent the CIO in executive forums, drive accountability across enterprise projects, and play a critical role in supporting Nexus Health Systems' continued growth and innovation.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced healthcare IT executive who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and enjoys leading large-scale transformation initiatives.

Nexus Health Systems is a nationally recognized provider of specialized inpatient healthcare services, delivering exceptional care through pediatric hospitals, neurorehabilitation centers, and behavioral health programs. Our mission is to improve lives through innovative clinical care supported by cutting-edge technology, operational excellence, and compassionate service.

As our organization continues to expand, technology plays a central role in enhancing patient outcomes, improving clinician workflows, and supporting enterprise growth.

The Vice President of IT Operations serves as the operational leader for enterprise information technology execution, ensuring the successful implementation of the CIO's strategic vision across the organization.

This executive oversees enterprise IT governance, portfolio management, Clinical Informatics, and the IT Project Management Office while partnering closely with executive leadership, clinical leaders, facility administrators, and technology teams to deliver high-impact initiatives.

The role is responsible for driving operational excellence, maintaining governance standards, overseeing enterprise EMR initiatives, managing technology investments, strengthening vendor partnerships, and fostering a culture of accountability and execution throughout the IT organization.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

• Serve as the CIO's operational deputy and trusted executive advisor.
• Represent the CIO in executive meetings, governance councils, and operational forums when delegated.
• Translate enterprise technology strategy into actionable execution plans.
• Provide executive-level communication regarding risks, priorities, and organizational opportunities.

IT GOVERNANCE & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

• Lead day-to-day operations of enterprise IT governance.
• Oversee an enterprise portfolio of 40+ concurrent technology initiatives.
• Direct project prioritization, resource allocation, milestone tracking, and executive reporting.
• Establish and enforce enterprise project management standards and governance processes.
• Drive accountability for project delivery across clinical and business technology initiatives.

CLINICAL INFORMATICS & EMR LEADERSHIP

• Provide executive oversight of enterprise Electronic Medical Record (EMR) implementations.
• Partner with Clinical Informatics leadership to ensure successful planning, implementation, go-live, and stabilization.
• Monitor program governance, budgets, vendor performance, and executive reporting throughout implementation life cycles.

FINANCIAL & OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Develop annual operating and capital budget recommendations for Corporate IT.
• Manage approved operating and capital expenditures.
• Oversee capital request processes, purchasing workflows, and financial performance reporting.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide executive financial updates.

VENDOR & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

• Manage relationships with strategic technology vendors and managed…