Vice President of Technology

Overview

LocumTenens.com has been leading the way in a booming healthcare industry since 1995. Locum Tenens is a Latin phrase meaning, “to substitute for.” When hospitals are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary physicians to fill in when needed. Every associate at LocumTenens.com plays a role in getting patients seen, no matter what they studied in school or what their role is here. Located in Alpharetta, GA, we boast a state-of-the-art campus featuring world-class amenities. There’s nothing ordinary about a typical day here, take a look for yourself: https://share.vidyard.com/watch/VfMVtWsvT1pn4T6nvUZxn1.

We are a Jackson Healthcare company and we are now the second largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities.

The Vice President of Technology is a transformational leader responsible for driving competitive advantage through technology innovation and digital transformation. This executive role partners with business leaders to leverage technology as a strategic differentiator in the healthcare staffing marketplace, focusing on AI/ML-powered solutions, platform modernization, and scalable growth. The VP of Technology champions a product-minded engineering culture that delivers measurable business outcomes while building world-class technology capabilities. This leader will continue to modernize our technology stack, establish AI/ML capabilities, and create platform solutions that enable rapid innovation and exceptional user experiences for clinicians, healthcare facilities, and internal teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

Strategic Technology Leadership - 40%

• Partner with executive team to define and execute multi-year technology strategy aligned with multi-year objectives
• Drive digital transformation initiatives that directly impact revenue growth, operational efficiency, and market differentiation
• Lead AI/ML strategy implementation including but not limited to predictive analytics and automation
• Establish technology as a competitive moat through innovative solutions in healthcare staffing
• Build strategic technology partnerships and evaluate build-vs-buy-vs-partner decisions
• Drive API-first architecture enabling seamless partner integrations and ecosystem expansion

Engineering Excellence & Delivery -30%

• Build and lead high-performing, diverse engineering teams that deliver with velocity and quality
• Implement modern software development practices: CI/CD, DevSecOps, infrastructure as code
• Establish engineering metrics and KPIs tied to business outcomes (deployment frequency, MTTR, system reliability)
• Oversee architecture decisions balancing innovation, technical debt reduction, and operational stability
• Champion AI, test automation, observability, and site reliability engineering practices

Innovation & Transformation - 20%

• Identify and pilot emerging technologies (GenAI, ML, automation) that transform business capabilities
• Establish innovation framework for rapid experimentation and learning
• Create technology roadmap supporting new business models and revenue streams
   

Organizational & Cultural Leadership -10%

• Develop talent strategy including hiring, retention, and career development for technical teams with a focus on a culture of continuous learning and innovation
• Partner closely with Product, Data, Sales Operations, and business leaders on integrated strategies
• Champion data-driven decision making and experimentation mindset
• Model company values while driving accountability and results orientation

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS (IF APPLICABLE)

• May work on special projects or other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY/BUDGETARY/EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITY

• Supervises Engineering Managers, QA Managers, DevOps Manager, Data Engineering Team, and Technical Operations Team
• Manages a team budget
• Communicates and manages relationships with external vendors, service providers, and stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field required
• Advanced degree (MS, MBA) preferred
• 12+ years of progressive technology leadership experience
• 5+ years as VP or Senior Director level leading 30+ person engineering organizations
• Relevant certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Salesforce
• Proven track record of digital transformation
• Demonstrated success implementing AI/ML solutions in production
• Experience building and leading distributed/remote engineering teams

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to adhere to and exhibit the Company Values at all times 
• Deep understanding of modern technology stacks, cloud platforms, and distributed systems
• Expertise in AI/ML applications, data platforms, and analytics
• Strong IT operational proficiency
• Strong architectural acumen across application, data, and infrastructure domains
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to connect technology
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams  
• Working knowledge of Salesforce or relative CRM systems 
• Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment 
• Executive presence and excellent communication skills for board-level interactions
• Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical skills
• Systems thinking with ability to connect technology decisions to business outcomes
• Hands-on capability to engage in technical discussions and code reviews when needed
• Strategic thinking with ability to balance short-term delivery and long-term vision
• Financial acumen including budgeting, ROI analysis, and vendor negotiations
• Product mindset with focus on user experience and customer value
• Change management expertise for large-scale transformations
• Ability to develop and attract top talent
• Ability to build strong business relationships at all levels 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Strong organizational and time management skills 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively 
• Solid critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills 
• Ability to consistently meet goals, commitments, and deadlines 
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Builds Networks
• Drives Engagement
• Communicates Effectively
• Drives Vision and Purpose
• Delegates Effectively
• Strategic Mindset
• Develops Self & Others
• Technical Skills

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, WORKING CONDITION, AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Typical office environment - sedentary with typing, writing, reading requirements. May be able to sit or stand.
• Speaking, reading, writing, ability to use a telephone and computer
• Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally
• Ability to interpret various instructions
• Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization

What is in it for you

Company-paid benefits (Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Compass Health Advocate and Transitions).
Healthcare benefit options (Value Plan, High Deductible Plan with HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Prepaid Legal Services, 529 Savings Plan, Pet Insurance).
Paid parental leave.
Company sponsored 401k plan with company matching.
PTO that accrues at a rate of 15 days/year for 1st year and continues to increase with tenure.
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
An opportunity to work at a state-of-the-art facility in Alpharetta which features an on-site daycare and cafeteria, world-class fitness center and wellness clinic.

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