Manager, HIT Applications

Department:

12308 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Laboratory Applications

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This is a salaried position that operates primarily during regular business hours, but also requires on-call duties.

Provides the operational direction for software applications which includes the planning, development, and operations of software applications. Serves as the key delivery owner in the relationship with operational leaders that are the primary users of the applications. Collaborate on and contribute to solution strategies for the operational area maximizing the use of information technology.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and operation of applications with in application scope which includes documenting and evaluating current systems, recommending and justifying improved systems, contributing to priorities for system implementation, staffing resources, and developing the conceptual design for each improved application.
• Ensures that applications are designed and interfaced in a manner, which satisfies the users of the systems, and that all information is maintained, accessible, and integrated to satisfy both providers and users. Serves as the primary contract for operational leadership in the corresponding application areas.
• Responsible for executing and providing the results and conclusions of all phases of system applications, as defined by the long-range systems plan and the conceptual design, are accomplished according to established time frames. Communicates accordingly with various users, committees, and affiliates related to system plans, designs, and project status.
• Consults with users to identity, evaluate and formulate strategies to deal with opportunities for improvement in applications. Manages and provides support for changes/enhancements ensuring proper analysis, testing, change management and user input processes are followed.
• Assists with the management of hardware, software and/or consultant contracts and service agreements. Establishes and maintains vendor relationships.
• Oversees the development, execution, administration, and evaluation of information systems processes and mechanisms to support the mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives.
• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.
• Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 5 years of experience in information systems, solution design, systems development, implementation and installation within a complex environment. Includes 1 year of supervisory experience in project management and managing multi-discipline work teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Experience with systems design and development from business requirements analysis through day-to-day management, and advanced project management skills.
• Knowledge of effective best practice in information systems operations, regulations and guidelines.
• Skills and demonstrated experience in establishing excellent working relationships and partnering with various teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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