What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Head Information Systems - Applications & Software position at St. Tammany Health System?
At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.
We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40
JOB SUMMARY :
Provides strategy, development, implementation, and maintenance of St. Tammany Health System applications to align with organizational goals. This role involves managing application teams and driving innovation through technology solutions. Responsibilities include defining application roadmaps, managing budgets, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality user experiences. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration with stakeholders are key to achieving operational efficiency and digital transformation. Works in collaboration with partner health system application teams and leader stakeholders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Information Technology or related field
- At least 5 years of relevant healthcare IT Leadership experience with application strategy and project management
- Must have direct experience in Epic and Workday
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or LEAN Six Sigma training a plus
- Strong understanding of healthcare processes, workflows, and practices
- Ability to establish and build strong relationships with providers, leaders, staff, team members, and partner subject matter experts (SMEs)
- Very strong project and program management skills; demonstrated track record leading cross-functional initiatives
- Advanced critical thinking, logic, and problem-solving skills including the ability to rationalize complex, multi-faceted problems into smaller, manageable issues
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting up to 10 pounds is required.
Physical Effort required :
Constant (67%-100%) - talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - NONE
Occasionally (1%-33%) - NONE
EMPLOYMENT
Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here , before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
