JOB SUMMARY

The Manager IS Applications II will be accountable for ensuring the success of an application portfolio that involves a group of related projects, applications, and IS delivery oversight. This role will also be accountable for building and maintaining exceptional relationships with service line leaders, vendors, and other departments to help collectively further BSWH’s strategic initiatives.

You will assist respective IS Directors and/or leadership with knowledge of the external IS Application environment and managing the BSWH portfolio, thus leading technical and process standards and helping department budget planning and management. The role requires a person who must be action- and results-oriented, a "take-charge" leader with strong communications (written and spoken), leadership, negotiation, and project management skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Accountable for the day-to-day operational activities of IT that include Portfolio Management, stakeholder and customer relationships and IS delivery oversight of the managed services vendor.

• Manages pillar portfolio management (program and project management as dictated by business needs)

• Drives long term planning and strategic pillar vision creation for pillar improvements and strategies, with oversight from VP as needed.

• Establishes an application portfolio budget and tracks it to ensure the budget is on track and aligned with strategic goals.

• Knowledge of interdependencies of healthcare landscape and its influence on portfolio

• Owns assorted departmental responsibilities as assigned (ie contract management, staffing/resourcing, demand management, budgeting, etc)

• Partners with and runs teams towards the identification of problems/opportunities from a Digital Innovation perspective.

• Oversee or perform the development and documentation of business requirements, goals, deliverables, and specifications in partnership with customers, employees, and help staff.

• Closely maintains a pulse on digital disruption / innovation in healthcare.

• Provides recommendations for improvements that meet customer goals.

• Presents and explains findings to leadership team and team members.

• Conducts all human resources related activities, inclusive of interviews, supervision, performance evaluations, development, coaching, feedback, reward and recognition, scheduling, leaves, policy, and procedure administration, etc.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• More advanced leadership, problem solving, team building, and judgment-making skills.

• Skilled project manager with ability to articulate business needs.

• Excellent written, verbal, and social communication skills.

• Proficient computer software and database skills.

• Ability to focus and prioritize strategic targets and work in a growing and challenging environment.

• Drives long term planning and strategic portfolio vision creation for improvements and strategies, with oversight from Director and VP as needed.

• Knowledge of interdependencies of healthcare landscape and its influence on portfolio

• Establishes external relationships with other thought leaders in healthcare IT.

• Maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and systems.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following:.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 5%

• Tuition Reimbursement

• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification

• EXPERIENCE - 7 Years of Experience

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.