Senior Director of Technology Orleans, LA

About Sapphire Health

At Sapphire Health, we're not just another healthcare IT consulting firm; we’re the strategic technology partner driving enterprise-scale infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity leadership across LCMC Health’s 8-hospital system in the Greater New Orleans region.

Our mission is to redefine what’s possible in healthcare technology through modern cloud architecture (Azure, AWS), Epic infrastructure optimization, and secure digital transformation. We combine the agility and expertise of a specialized consulting firm with the impact and purpose of a major healthcare system.

As the Senior Director of Technology, you'll serve as both executive advisor and technical strategist, leading modernization initiatives that enhance clinical operations, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen enterprise resiliency. You’ll join a leadership team that values innovation, collaboration, and measurable impact.

If you’re ready to shape the future of healthcare technology and make a meaningful difference in your community, we invite you to join our leadership team at Sapphire Health.

The Senior Director of Technology serves as the strategic technology leader and trusted advisor for LCMC Health's infrastructure initiatives through Sapphire Health's managed services partnership across the 8-hospital network. This role provides executive-level technology guidance, builds crucial stakeholder relationships, and drives the strategic direction of all infrastructure services delivered through the Sapphire partnership.

The Senior Director acts as the primary technology spokesperson for infrastructure matters, translating complex technical concepts into business value and ensuring technology decisions align with LCMC Health's strategic objectives. This position requires a visionary leader who can navigate complex healthcare environments, build collaborative partnerships, and deliver transformative technology solutions.

• Serve as the principal technology advisor to LCMC's VP of Technology and executive leadership team on all infrastructure matters
• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps aligned with LCMC Health's strategic goals
• Provide expert guidance on emerging technologies and their potential impact on healthcare delivery
• Lead technology strategy sessions with hospital executives and clinical leaders
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business value propositions for executive audiences

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with leadership across all LCMC facilities
• Serve as the escalation point for technology concerns from hospital leadership
• Present technology initiatives and performance metrics to executive committees
• Act as the infrastructure spokesperson in leadership meetings and strategic planning sessions
• Partner with executives to ensure technology investments align with business objectives

• Partner with LCMC VP of Technology on capital and operational budget planning for infrastructure
• Develop business cases for major technology investments
• Track and optimize infrastructure spend across the enterprise
• Identify cost optimization opportunities while maintaining service quality
• Negotiate strategic vendor contracts and manage executive vendor relationships

• Drive digital transformation initiatives across the healthcare system
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies for pilot programs
• Partner with clinical leaders to identify technology-enabled care improvements
• Lead the development of innovation frameworks and governance processes
• Champion the adoption of cloud, automation, and modern infrastructure practices

• Oversee the successful delivery of large-scale, multi-hospital technology programs
• Ensure infrastructure projects deliver expected business outcomes
• Manage program risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with Sapphire teams to ensure contract deliverables exceed expectations
• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery and operational excellence

• Provide strategic…