Director of IT

o provide direct services and support to users of IT and to provide input to policy level direction regarding standards and budget constraints. This position will commit to fostering an environment of heightened security following Information Technology Security Policies and participating in security training, such as Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), on an annual basis. Key Duties & Responsibilities Develops, implements, and enforces policies, standards and methodologies. Provides overall direction and guidance to assigned project personnel. Makes decisions on personnel actions (hiring, terminations, promotions, etc). Reviews and evaluates work of subordinate staff and prepares performance reviews/reports. Prepares activity and progress reports for Executive leadership. Responsible for service level agreements including negotiation of contract provisions, interfaces with legal department and maintenance of appropriate documentation. Confers with and advises subordinates on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems priorities and methods. Participates in researching present and future mobile applications, communication technologies and devices as it pertains to healthcare technology. Acts as liaison between IT and other entities throughout the organization. Consults with personnel in other departmental areas to coordinate activities and projects. Involved in the planning, developing and managing of client projects. Determines a project’s schedule, scope and budget and directs appropriate team members in fulfilling the specifications to meet client and organization objectives. Defines departmental operating budgets, and resource, risk and scope management. Involved in determining short-and long-term resource requirements, builds and manages teams and designates. responsibilities among each team member. Reports to CIO on information systems plans, projects, performance, requests and related matters pertaining to manage areas. Supports organizational growth by providing strategic client direction, builds new relationships and maintains existing client relationships, as well as ensures client projects are implemented according to schedule. May be responsible for controlling revenues and expenses within department and responsible meeting budget goals and objectives. Performs other duties as assigned