Provide strategic leadership and guide areas enterprise-wide or for multiple technology functions. Functions may include one or more of the following: software engineering, platform system development, information security, enterprise architecture, infrastructure (including data center, network, and telephony) and/or PMO-Program/Project Management. Give team(s) strategy and direction in alignment with the GTS vision. Is a strategic leader focused on reaching long-term goals enterprise-wide.

Divide time for managing relationships and setting strategy between peers & executive stakeholders and with directing team; set technical strategy and direction for areas of expertise

Sets strategy for implementing the technical infrastructure, architecture, application systems, and/or related business processes to ensure the reliable implementation and operation of new technology or systems; assure internal processes support these same ends

Strategic problem solving primarily associated with strategic business and technology challenges rather than operational issues

Accomplish planning at the year, multi-year, and program levels; integrate strategic technology planning with business stakeholders

Tactical orientation to prepare, deliver, and utilize technical vision, strategy, and roadmap throughout enterprise

Identify and lead industry best practices in area of functional expertise

Engage team, peers, business stakeholders, and industry experts in innovative dialogue to further technical vision and innovation

Drive and adopt strategic and transformational change at a functional and enterprise level

Sought out as a strategic leader within the company for complex problem solving and direction setting, utilizing expert level technical knowledge, internal network, external network and other resources

 
Participate in Global Technology Solutions enterprise-level planning and lead strategy  development in area of functional expertise
 

Actively manage risk at a functional, business, and enterprise level

Provide mentorship and coaching to further develop staff across functional areas

Monitor performance of direct reports, provide prompt and objective coaching and counseling; conduct performance reviews and recommend salary increases

Identify and prioritize training needs that address the department/Division’s Goals and business support needs

Assure effective communications are maintained within the department and externally; where appropriate involve employees in plans, and keep employees up to date on progress towards meeting goals

Prepare KJAs for direct reports that tie to their job descriptions and goals.  Monitor performance of direct reports in meeting their KJAs; provide prompt and objective coaching in accomplishing goals and in job performance 

Oversee development of the department’s budget; monitor expenses to ensure department costs are within established levels; participate in similar functions, as appropriate, within the Division

Monitor the department’s turnover, productivity and overall performance to ensure adequate staffing and performance that meet department standards and needs

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience; Minimum of 3 additional years of experience related to functional area

Minimum of 6 years of management experience with responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of direct reports

In Depth  technology knowledge for functional area, preferably within healthcare environment

Comprehensive knowledge of business systems and processes, especially industry “best practices”

Strong, demonstrated skills in implementing technology to achieve business objectives

Demonstrated strategic planning capabilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent business and leadership skills
 

Ability to lead at the enterprise level
 

Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here. 

Salary Ranges: $126,000.00 - $191,625.00

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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