Virtual CIO at NetSmart Technologies in Overland Park, Kansas

Job Description:

Oversee the use of Information Technology (IT) for designated clients. They will be the advisor to the client's IT strategy and ensure that all systems necessary to support its operations and objectives are in place.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key point of contact for client IT needs and Managed Services relationship with Netsmart; including management, profitability, negotiation, and delivering on requirements




• Propose budgets for programs and projects, purchases and upgrades equipment, supervises computer specialists and IT workers, and presides over IT-related projects.




• Consult with administration, department managers, and users to exchange information, present new approaches, and to discuss equipment/system changes.




• Lead identification and implementation of operational best practices to drive consistency, efficiency, and profitability of the department.




• Participate in vendor contract negotiations for computer equipment and software purchases for the clients.




• Establish and direct the strategic and tactical goals, policies, and procedures for the information technology department.




• Identity, propose, select, design and implement suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and help optimize their strategic benefits

This position will be based in Dallas, TX. Preference is for someone to live or reside in the Greater Metropolitan Dallas area

Qualifications
Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree of equivalent work experience




• 3+years demonstrated success with client contract management, including development, negotiation, management, and execution




• 3+ years of experience with business strategy planning alongside the c-suite executives including the COO, CFO and/or CEO.




• 3+ years leadership experience




• 3 + years of demonstrated Change Management experience

Preferred:

• Healthcare Information Technology work experience




• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities




• Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities




• Work experience in a healthcare system or EHR company




• Executive Level IT management experience




• A strong strategic and business mindset




• Ability to set and manage workload priorities to ensure successful completion of tasks.




• Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment decisions at Netsmart, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion and transfer, are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education and experience. Netsmart does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

All applicants for employment must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Netsmart does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.