Chief Information Officer, Towson, MD

Since our founding in 1853, Sheppard Pratt has been transforming care and leading the way, creating a mental health continuum that advances the field on a national level. Our IT department plays a vital role in enhancing care, optimizing operations, and driving innovation.   

What to expect.

You will lead our IT services across all Sheppard Pratt sites to define and implement a future-focused technology strategy that drives innovation and supports Sheppard Pratt’s mission to improve the quality of life for individuals and families in need.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Working with internal executives to address complex challenges and define projects that meet industry and functional business requirement.
• Building relationships with external industry leaders to ensure alignment with best practices and innovations.
• Aligning IT service delivery with Sheppard Pratt’s enterprise strategy to support the mission and goals of the health system.
• Building and maintaining a skilled IT team to design, develop, and support mission-critical systems.
• Leveraging deep healthcare industry experience to plan and lead in clinical and back-office domains.
• Leading IT governance initiatives to prioritize, deliver, and measure the impact of IT investments across the health system.
• Implementing a metrics-based approach to performance management and ensuring project completion aligns with timelines and ROI targets.
• Standardizing IT service delivery processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and service level agreements.
• Overseeing the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity initiatives to meet healthcare industry standards.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

• A bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, business, or a related field of study.
• 12 years of experience which includes:
  • Leadership in healthcare IT with experience in major turnaround and transformation programs.
  • Proven strategic planning skills in complex healthcare environments.
  • Expertise in deploying healthcare systems, with experience in Allscripts, Epic, or Cerner preferred.
  • Knowledge of clinical and back-office processes, IT project management, and portfolio prioritization.
  • Experience negotiating vendor agreements to achieve organizational benefits.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity protocols and regulatory compliance.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!