Director of Information Technology

Role Overview

The Director of Information Technology at Sonoma Valley Hospital (SVH) acts as the senior technology leader responsible for crafting and implementing a strategic IT roadmap that supports SVH's clinical, operational, and business goals. This leadership role collaborates closely with UCSF Health IT to capitalize on enterprise standards, capabilities, and scalability. Reporting both to the UCSF VP and Health CIO as well as the Sonoma Valley Hospital CEO, this position drives innovation, ensures a secure and robust IT environment, and promotes IT as a strategic partner within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily IT operational decisions and prioritize IT team objectives to meet organizational goals.
• Oversee the performance management and skill development of the SVH IT team, including coaching and staff transitions.
• Monitor IT operations and project status, recommending enhancements and new systems when needed.
• Organize and coordinate IT governance materials and meetings at the local level, and participate in UCSF Health IT governance to ensure alignment.
• Assess user needs to identify and address gaps in client training and IT services.
• Assign responsibilities related to IT vendor management, including contracting, acquisition, and payment processes.
• Adopt UCSF IT best practices to maintain excellence, such as end-user security awareness training.
• Provide expert guidance and support to SVH leaders on IT issues and engage UCSF and SVH teams as appropriate.
• Keep senior leadership informed on major IT operational matters.
• Collaborate with the CEO and UCSF Health CIO to develop operating and capital budgets annually for IT.
• Serve as a central coordinator for UCSF-provided projects and services.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and service excellence within the IT department.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively among IT staff.
• Create and support a service-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement.

Essential Qualifications

• Flexibility to work at UCSF Health and affiliated partner sites.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/training in a related field.
• Between 5 and 10 years of leadership experience in IT management.
• More than 5 years of experience specifically in healthcare IT.
• Background working in health systems, academic medical centers, and community hospitals.
• Successful track record of at least one IT system implementation in hospital and clinical environments.
• Strong ability to manage and collaborate with professionals of diverse training, skills, and ranks to execute complex projects.
• Experience designing workflow processes integrated with automated IT systems.
• Proficient in team building, conflict resolution, group interaction, and customer service to foster positive interpersonal relationships.
• Working knowledge of IT infrastructure, security, and application support.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation reflects factors such as candidate experience, education, skills, certifications, department equity, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Salary Range: $133,700 to $313,300 USD annually.