Chief Information Officer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will provide technology vision and leadership in the development and implementation of the information technology (IT) program across three distinct non-profit organizations:
Operation PAR, Boley Centers, and Eleos (SAS). The CIO will lead the three SAS agencies in planning and implementing enterprise information systems to support both distributed and centralized clinical and business operations and achieve more effective and cost beneficial enterprise-wide IT operations.

PRIMARY

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provides strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation, and coordination of the information and technology systems for the agency

Facilitates communication between staff, management, vendors, and other technology resources within the organization

Oversees the back office computer operations of the agency management information system, including local area networks and wide-area networks

Responsible for the management of multiple information and communications systems and projects, including voice, data, imaging, and office automation

Designs, implements, and evaluates the systems that support end users in the productive use of computer hardware and software

Develops and implements user-training programs

Oversees and evaluates system security and back up procedures

Acts as Security Officer for all three SAS agencies

Manage the implementation of new and existing SAS-wide information technology systems, as needed

Budget / Contracts Approves, coordinates and controls all projects related to selection, acquisition, development and installation of major information technology systems for the agency. Provides advice on evaluation, selection, implementation and maintenance of information systems, ensuring appropriate investment in strategic and operational systems. Evaluates systems to measure their success

Reviews all hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts, soliciting involvement and participation of other management team members as appropriate

Develops and maintains corporate policies and standards aimed at maximizing effectiveness and minimizing costs related to the acquisition, implementation and operation of IT systems

Develops, when possible, master purchase or lease agreements for hardware, software, maintenance and telecommunication services

Develops and monitors the approved annual operating and capital budgets for information and technology systems

Maintains contact with IT suppliers and maintains knowledge of current technology, equipment, prices and terms of agreements to minimize the investment required to meet established service levels. Evaluates alternatives, performs appropriate cost benefit analysis, and recommends solutions that maximize effectiveness and minimize costs commensurate with acceptable risks

Manages relationships with vendors for sales, service and support of all information technology systems. Serves as the primary contact to software, hardware and network-related vendors, consultants, and partners

Where appropriate, seeks approval for budget related items from each of the agencies

Planning / Policy Development Responsible for the technology vision and planning process that will regularly evaluate existing technology, information systems, and staffing, research new solutions and technologies and recommend changes

Responsible for planning, development, evaluation, coordination and management of the information and technology systems for the agency. This includes telephones, data imaging, practice management systems, and office automation

Develops and enforces policy and procedures to ensure the protection of the affiliate’s IT assets and the integrity, security and privacy of information entrusted to…