Manager, ITDS Strategy and Governance

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

We are seeking an IT Governance Manager with a robust blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and strategic thinking experience who is deeply familiar with the technical aspects of IT infrastructure but also skilled in managing people and aligning IT governance strategies with business objectives.

The ITDS Governance Manager is responsible for overseeing and implementing an organization's ITDS governance framework, ensuring alignment between ITDS strategies and business objectives. They play a pivotal role in establishing policies, standards, and processes that govern the effective management and utilization of ITDS resources.

Major Responsibilities:

•  Develop and implement ITDS governance framework in line with organizational objectives

• Ensure ITDS projects are carried out in accordance with set standards, procedures, and guidelines

• Manage and coordinate ITDS governance activities and initiatives

• Monitor and evaluate ITDS performance to ensure process improvements

•  Conduct risk assessments and implement risk management plans

•  Liaise with stakeholders to make decisions for operational governance and strategic planning

• Responsible for the development and updates of the ITDS Strategic Plan

• Ensure ITDS governance principles align with company policies and regulations

• Provide guidance and leadership to ITDS team members

• Identify and manage resources needed for the planning, development and delivery of specified information and communications systems services

• Develop measure to ensure that IT investments deliver the expected and contribute to business objectives

What's Available:

• Hours: Full-Time | 7:30am-4:30pm

• FTE Status: 1.0 FTE | Exempt

• Work Schedule: Days | Monday-Friday

• Flexible work location: While this role offers some flexibility in work location, candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of La Crosse or Green Bay, WI due to frequent on-site needs.

• Immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) is not available for this position.  

What You'll Need:

• Education: BSc/BA in Computer Science, Information Management, Business Administration or related field. MSc/MA will be a plus
   

• Certification/Registration/Licensure:

  Preferred but not required:  Certified in Technology Business Management (TBM), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
   

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in leadership and 3+ years in practice or equivalent experience

IT Governance Managers require a combination of technical expertise, leadership abilities and understanding of business processes.

These qualifications and skills include:

• Technical understanding of ITDS systems and platforms, with an ability to comprehend and manage complex ITDS infrastructures.

• Strong knowledge of ITDS governance frameworks and best practices, such as COBIT, ITIL, or ISO/IEC 27001, to ensure the organization’s ITDS processes are aligned with its goals.

• Leadership skills to oversee and manage the ITDS governance team, ensuring they are effectively implementing and adhering to policies and procedures.

• Strategic planning abilities to develop and implement ITDS governance strategies that align with the organization’s objectives. This includes partnering and collaborating with Emplify EPMO

• Excellent problem-solving skills to identify and address issues that may affect ITDS governance or pose risks to the organization.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interface with various stakeholders, including ITDS staff, management, and external auditors.

• Understanding of compliance requirements and standards in the industry to ensure all ITDS processes and systems are compliant.

• Experience in risk management to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks associated with ITDS operations.

In addition to the rewarding work, you'll receive:

• Competitive Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package including medical, dental, pet insurance, and a generous retirement contribution.

• Work-Life Balance: We prioritize your well-being with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

• Professional Development: Invest in your future with our Tuition Invest Program (up to $3,000 per year), access to hundreds of internal courses, and our Career Development Center.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We foster a welcoming environment with an inclusive celebration program, Unconscious Bias Training, and Patient Care resources.

• Additional Employee Discounts and Perks
   

If you are looking to be a part of a stable and growing mission-driven organization, this may be the right opportunity for you!

Core for all Leaders 

• Organizational Strategy and Implementation -- Recognizes market trends, judges the impact on their AOR, contributes to responsive strategic plans, develops AOR operational plans, articulates these plans, and ensures they are communicated to gain alignment and commitment of all AOR staff. 

• Fiscal Management -- Effectively uses established processes to ensure accountability for effective operations and resource management. 

• Human Resource Management -- Effectively uses established processes to: select, align, develop, motivate, manage, and retain a team of highly skilled employees. 

• Excellence in Service and Quality-- Achieves seamless delivery of quality patient care, safety, excellence in patient experience, and customer service.  Utilizes Continuous Quality Improvement principles and platform planning in decisions, improvements, and system design.   

• Organizational Leadership -- Provides leadership and accomplishes objectives by ensuring the integration of processes and initiatives while modeling collaboration.  Participates and supports in brand/service delivery teams as requested.   

• Maintains accountability for implementation of requirements of regulatory agencies 

• Serves as liaison to the community 

• Duties and responsibilities as defined by specific department (if applicable) 

PRACTICES AND PROMOTES BEHAVIOR CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION, VISION AND VALUES: 

Mission: 

Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. 

Vision: 

Leading with love, we courageously commit to a future of healthy people and thriving communities. 

Values: 

Belonging, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Humility 

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer