Business Application Manager - Corporate | Summit Healthcare Mgmt | Franklin, Tennessee

About the Job:

Under the direction of the Vice President of Information Technology, the Manager of Applications – Business Systems is responsible for, but not limited to, oversight of Summit’s business applications. The Manager of Applications – Business Systems is also responsible for Summit’s interfaces/integrations including the team that supports these.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Implements enterprise application projects, directing requirements definition, development, validation, and ongoing maintenance activities. Planning, developing, supervising, and implementing IT projects utilizing established project management tools and techniques.
• Develops and manages budgets for software, staffing costs and other expenditures related to business, clinical and data analytics systems.
• Provides guidance, leadership and mentoring to employees in the IT Application department. Supports and develop the technical expertise needed to meet long-term business needs. Manages staff by reviewing, approving, and allocating work, work assignments and projects among staff.
• Assesses organizational needs and provide analysis of computer information systems, processes, and support. Works with the business to align company applications and data analytics with the needs of the business.
• Develops processes, procedures, and contracts for support, maintenance, and security of application systems.
• Works closely with Chief Security Officer to ensure all systems and data are secure, meet all company and compliance standards, and applicable regulations.
• Communicates across divisions and coordinates with user and technical groups regarding applications, developing application solutions, determining system requirements and modification of systems.
• Plans labor, timelines, and objectives for application projects.
• Stays informed on industry and technology trends as they relate to healthcare applications.
• Develops procedures and contracts for support, maintenance, and security of systems.
• Performs quality assurance at technical and procedural levels.
• Compiles data and perform analysis. Provide written and oral reports and proposals to management.
• Maintains accurate and complete system and application documentation.
• Serves as the primary liaison between third-party application vendors.
• Coordinates and manage outside vendors, contract negotiations, licensing, maintenance contracts and service level agreements.
• Develops, documents, and maintains application systems back-up, disaster recovery, incident response, and business continuity procedures.
• Ensures that application support SLAs are met.
• Utilizes processes, standards, and project methodologies to ensure the business receives exceptional day to day operational support with minimal disruption during technology upgrades and implementations.
• Leads research and analysis of technology-based processes and systems for identified business objectives.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related Information Technology field required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience providing oversight and/or direct management of applications for healthcare organizations.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications:

• Technical certification preferred.

Supervisory Requirements:

• Three or more years of management experience in information technology required.

Why Summit Healthcare Mgmt? Summit Healthcare Mgmt offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Summit Healthcare Mgmt is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.