Vice President, IT Applications and Projects

Location: Springfield, Illinois

About the Opportunity

The Vice President of IT Applications and Projects is a visionary and results-driven leader responsible for overseeing all clinical and non-clinical application systems across a five-hospital and ambulatory health system. This includes enterprise platforms such as Epic (EHR), Workday (HR/Finance), and Infor (Supply Chain), as well as other mission-critical applications supporting patient care, operations, and business functions. The VP leads large-scale implementations with precision—ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with measurable impact. This role drives informatics, change management, and innovation to support high-quality, cost-effective healthcare.

The VP, IT Applications and Projects will embody the Memorial Health values of safety, integrity, quality and stewardship to support the mission and vision.   

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, or related field required; Master’s preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership in healthcare IT, including direct oversight of enterprise application.
• Proven success leading large-scale implementations of Epic, Workday, and Infor in a multi-entity health system.

1. Partners with CMIO, CNIO, and operational leaders to define and execute the strategic roadmap for clinical and business applications
2. Champions innovation in digital health, informatics, and enterprise systems to support care transformation and operational excellence
3. Leads cross-functional governance for application prioritization, optimization, and lifecycle management
4. Oversees implementation, integration, and performance of Epic, Workday, Infor, and other enterprise platforms
5. Ensures alignment of application functionality with clinical workflows, regulatory requirements, and financial goals
6. Drives system-wide standardization and interoperability across hospitals and ambulatory sites
7. Leads enterprise-wide implementations and upgrades, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget
8. Establishes and enforces project management methodologies, resource planning, and vendor accountability
9. Monitors key performance indicators and post-implementation outcomes to ensure sustained value
10. Leads informatics strategy to enhance data-driven decision-making, clinical documentation, and user experience
11. Develops and executes change management frameworks to support adoption, training, and continuous improvement
12. Translates complex technical concepts into actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels
13. Oversees a portfolio of IT and non-IT projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and operational goals
14. Implements governance structures, risk mitigation strategies, and performance dashboards
15. Fosters a culture of accountability, agility, and innovation in project execution
16. Drives exceptional user experience by embedding service responsiveness and satisfaction metrics into application support and project delivery. Oversee the design and execution of scalable solutions that reduce turnaround times, elevate stakeholder engagement, and ensure that IT applications and initiatives consistently meet or exceed customer expectations.
17. Leads, mentors, and grows a high-performing team of application analysts, informaticists, project managers, and technical staff
18. Promotes a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous learning
19. Aligns team structure and talent development with evolving organizational needs

20. Performs other related work as required or requested.