Vice President Business Applications

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Exceptional Benefit Package includes

:· Medical & Dental Insurance Option

s· Paid Personal Leav

e· 401(k) (with Essentia Health annual match

)· Life & Disability Insurance Option

s· Tuition Reimbursemen

t· Adoption Assistanc

e· Employee Wellness Progra

m· Competitive PT

O· Paid Holiday

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The Vice President, Business Applications at Essentia Health will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, implementation, and management of business applications across the health system, with a particular focus on ERP systems, specifically Workday. This role will ensure that business applications align with organizational goals, enhance operational efficiency, and support the delivery of high-quality healthcare service

s.Education Qualification

s:Key Responsibilitie

s:1. Strategic Leadershi

• p:Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for business applications, ensuring alignment with Essentia Health's overall mission and objectiv
• esLead the planning, implementation, and optimization of the Workday ERP system across the organizati
• onCollaborate with senior leadership to identify and prioritize business application needs and opportuniti

es
2. ERP Manageme

• nt:Oversee the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of the Workday ERP sys
• temEnsure the ERP system supports key business processes, including finance, human resources, supply chain, and other critical functi
• onsMonitor system performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and user experie

nce
3. Team Leaders

• hip:Build and lead a high-performing team of IT professionals, including application developers, analysts, and support s
• taffFoster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the
• teamProvide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team mem

bers
4. Stakeholder Engage

• ment:Act as a liaison between IT and other departments, ensuring effective communication and collabor
• ationEngage with key stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements and solu
• tionsManage relationships with external vendors and partners to ensure the successful delivery of projects and ser

vices
5. Project Manag

• ement:Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of business application projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within
• budgetImplement best practices for project management, including risk management, quality assurance, and change mana

gement
6. Compliance and Se

• curity:Ensure that business applications comply with relevant regulations, standards, and policies, including HIPAA and other healthcare-specific requi
• rementsImplement robust security measures to protect sensitive data and maintain the integrity of business appli

cations
Educational Requi

• rements:Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a relat

ed field
Required Qualif

• ications:Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT leadership roles, with a focus on business applications and ERP systems. Extensive experience with Workday is

required.
Requir

• ed Skills:Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving
• abilitiesExcellent leadership and team managem
• ent skillsProven track record of successful ERP implementation and
• managementStrong understanding of healthcare industry regulations and
• standardsExceptional communication and interperso

nal skills
Preferred Qual

• ifications:Mast