University of Massachusetts Medical School
Deputy Managing Director, IT Operations
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, us, 01546
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When you join the UMass Chan Medical School team, you join us in advancing together to improve the health and well‑being of our diverse communities throughout Massachusetts and across the US and the world. Together, we lead in education, research, health care delivery, and public service. Your life’s work is more than a career. It’s an expression of your passion, intellect, skill, and drive. UMass Chan's commitment to excellence, innovation, competitive benefits, and work‑life integration will allow you to build a professionally rewarding career as we work together to better or improve the health of people around the globe.
Job Details
Job Number: 2025-47839
Category: Information Technology
Location: Shrewsbury, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: ForHealth Consulting
Department: ForHealth Consulting - Digital Transformation Solutions - W401600
Job Type: Full-Time
Union Code: Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: May 7, 2025
Responsibilities
The DMD is responsible for the day-to-day operations of digital health solutions, ensuring the smooth and coordinated delivery of programs and services. The role has oversight as assigned by the MD in the following areas: strategy, finance, human resources, portfolio and project management, asset and vendor management and compliance with state and federal privacy and security laws.
The DMD is also responsible for ensuring a strong, functional internal and external client satisfaction program, oversight of the organization’s incident response program, and ensuring business continuity while driving key projects and managing staff. A key aspect of this role is coordinating with internal and external partners, including UMass Chan IT and Information Security, as well as managing relationships with development partners.
The DMD covers for the MD in their absence.
Operational Oversight:
Lead and support the day‑to‑day operations of the Digital Solutions department, ensuring all functions are operating smoothly, efficiently, effectively and consistent with established standards. This includes ensuring compliance with department standards and goals.
Client Relationship Management:
The DMD is the DS leader who is responsible for relationship management with the business units and leaders and when requested, external clients; the senior DS leader for internal clients, focusing on relationship management, The DMD is responsible for ensuring Digital Solutions has embedded a successful client experience program that meets established goals and objectives, including prompt response to requests, established service criteria, implementation of service recovery model, training and mentoring of DS staff as required. Provides oversight and direction to the Business Relationship Manager (BRM) and Business Analyst (BA) team.
Cross-Department Liaison:
Serve as the key liaison between Digital Solutions key business units and external clients to address operations needs and issues.
Liaison with UMass Chan IT/Infosec:
Act as the primary liaison between the Digital Solutions department and UMass Chan IT and Information Security teams to ensure alignment on technical strategies, cybersecurity protocols, and compliance with institutional policies.
Incident Response and Business Continuity:
Lead efforts in business continuity, incident response and disaster recovery, ensuring swift resolutions and developing protocols for business continuity in case of operational disruptions.
Project Management:
Oversee multiple concurrent technology projects, from design to implementation, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and technical specifications are met. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution and communication. Coordinate and lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time and within scope. This includes managing resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
Staff Management:
Supervise and mentor department staff, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities. Conduct performance evaluations and foster a collaborative work environment. Ensure the DS team is comprised of subject matter expertise to support the day to day and strategic needs of the department and organization.
Contingency and Succession Planning:
Work closely with senior leadership on contingency and succession planning, preparing the department for future transitions and maintaining operational stability.
Policy and Process Development:
Develop and implement operational policies, processes, and documentation to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the department. In addition, develop policies and procedures related to technology use, security, and data management. Ensure all systems adhere to regulatory requirements and best practices.
Reporting and Communication:
Provide regular updates to senior leadership regarding the status of ongoing operations, projects, and incident responses, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Qualifications
A bachelors degree in computer science, information technology or related discipline. Masters degree preferred. Previous experience in consulting or working in the public sector preferred.
Significant experience in progressive IT leadership roles is crucial, including 10 years of experience overseeing IT operations, infrastructure and technology projects and leading teams in a highly matrixed organization. Must have a proven track record of successful management of large and complex projects. Familiarity with information security and privacy regulations and program oversight, project management and client satisfaction are preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Lean /Six Sigma Certification preferred
Posting Disclaimer This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution.
In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement). At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams.
Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role.
In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan.
UMass Chan welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
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When you join the UMass Chan Medical School team, you join us in advancing together to improve the health and well‑being of our diverse communities throughout Massachusetts and across the US and the world. Together, we lead in education, research, health care delivery, and public service. Your life’s work is more than a career. It’s an expression of your passion, intellect, skill, and drive. UMass Chan's commitment to excellence, innovation, competitive benefits, and work‑life integration will allow you to build a professionally rewarding career as we work together to better or improve the health of people around the globe.
Job Details
Job Number: 2025-47839
Category: Information Technology
Location: Shrewsbury, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: ForHealth Consulting
Department: ForHealth Consulting - Digital Transformation Solutions - W401600
Job Type: Full-Time
Union Code: Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: May 7, 2025
Responsibilities
The DMD is responsible for the day-to-day operations of digital health solutions, ensuring the smooth and coordinated delivery of programs and services. The role has oversight as assigned by the MD in the following areas: strategy, finance, human resources, portfolio and project management, asset and vendor management and compliance with state and federal privacy and security laws.
The DMD is also responsible for ensuring a strong, functional internal and external client satisfaction program, oversight of the organization’s incident response program, and ensuring business continuity while driving key projects and managing staff. A key aspect of this role is coordinating with internal and external partners, including UMass Chan IT and Information Security, as well as managing relationships with development partners.
The DMD covers for the MD in their absence.
Operational Oversight:
Lead and support the day‑to‑day operations of the Digital Solutions department, ensuring all functions are operating smoothly, efficiently, effectively and consistent with established standards. This includes ensuring compliance with department standards and goals.
Client Relationship Management:
The DMD is the DS leader who is responsible for relationship management with the business units and leaders and when requested, external clients; the senior DS leader for internal clients, focusing on relationship management, The DMD is responsible for ensuring Digital Solutions has embedded a successful client experience program that meets established goals and objectives, including prompt response to requests, established service criteria, implementation of service recovery model, training and mentoring of DS staff as required. Provides oversight and direction to the Business Relationship Manager (BRM) and Business Analyst (BA) team.
Cross-Department Liaison:
Serve as the key liaison between Digital Solutions key business units and external clients to address operations needs and issues.
Liaison with UMass Chan IT/Infosec:
Act as the primary liaison between the Digital Solutions department and UMass Chan IT and Information Security teams to ensure alignment on technical strategies, cybersecurity protocols, and compliance with institutional policies.
Incident Response and Business Continuity:
Lead efforts in business continuity, incident response and disaster recovery, ensuring swift resolutions and developing protocols for business continuity in case of operational disruptions.
Project Management:
Oversee multiple concurrent technology projects, from design to implementation, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and technical specifications are met. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution and communication. Coordinate and lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time and within scope. This includes managing resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
Staff Management:
Supervise and mentor department staff, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities. Conduct performance evaluations and foster a collaborative work environment. Ensure the DS team is comprised of subject matter expertise to support the day to day and strategic needs of the department and organization.
Contingency and Succession Planning:
Work closely with senior leadership on contingency and succession planning, preparing the department for future transitions and maintaining operational stability.
Policy and Process Development:
Develop and implement operational policies, processes, and documentation to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the department. In addition, develop policies and procedures related to technology use, security, and data management. Ensure all systems adhere to regulatory requirements and best practices.
Reporting and Communication:
Provide regular updates to senior leadership regarding the status of ongoing operations, projects, and incident responses, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Qualifications
A bachelors degree in computer science, information technology or related discipline. Masters degree preferred. Previous experience in consulting or working in the public sector preferred.
Significant experience in progressive IT leadership roles is crucial, including 10 years of experience overseeing IT operations, infrastructure and technology projects and leading teams in a highly matrixed organization. Must have a proven track record of successful management of large and complex projects. Familiarity with information security and privacy regulations and program oversight, project management and client satisfaction are preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Lean /Six Sigma Certification preferred
Posting Disclaimer This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution.
In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement). At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams.
Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role.
In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan.
UMass Chan welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
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