University of Maryland Medical System
Director, Business Applications Technology
University of Maryland Medical System, Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046
Company Description
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Nursing and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.
Job Description
General Summary
The incumbent will oversee am IS&T Technical Applications team. This role will be responsible for creating technology strategy, roadmaps, and solutions for IT-centric platforms as well as end-user focused solutions. This role will play the lead role in blending emerging technology trends and shifting end user requirements into scalable, supportable, cost-effective solutions.
The incumbent is accountable for budgeting, programming, project execution, and evaluation of all related activities of the department; integrating new technologies; and broadly keeping the Medical System’s infrastructure in this space highly competitive and supportive of the broader mission of the many facets of the health system.
Principal Responsibilities And Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Accountability
The position reports to the Vice President The position is responsible for delivering a high degree of customer satisfaction. This position is a Medical System role within Corporate IT
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Lead and oversee departmental functions and activities including development, enhancement, implementation, and ongoing management of the UMMS applications. Oversee and supervise the development, implementation, administration and modifications to process to maintain the efficient and effective functioning of assigned responsibilities. Work with and lead multi-disciplinary teams consisting of end users, technology staff, and 3rd party resources to create new technology solutions for UMMS. Lead the discovery, evaluation, and prioritization of emerging technology projects and pilots that align with UMMS organizational goals. Responsible for managing and continuously updating the UMMS strategic technology roadmaps. Maintain an awareness of IT industry trends in order to serve as UMMS’ emerging technologies lead. Responsible for ensuring that proposed solutions adhere to UMMS architecture standards and can be supported by IT operations and support teams. Establishes departmental strategic direction. Supervises implementation of short, medium, and long-range goals for the assigned area based on the goals of the Medical System and department in collaboration with Senior Leadership. Directly supervises the performance of the IS&T technical team, including, hiring, firing, discipline, training and development, and performance reviews in accordance with UMMS policies and procedures. Recommends organizational structure and assignment of staff. Builds and maintains team to support assigned area. Identifies training deficiencies and works to correct Establishes standards of performance and productivity; determines staffing needs in conjunction with IS&T Senior Leadership Fosters and maintains adequate internal and external communications. Keeps Senior Leadership informed of significant activities, needs and problems. May be called upon to perform responsibilities of Senior Leadership during periods of absence. In coordination with departmental management, ensures systems meet regulatory agency and security requirements. Cooperates and coordinates extensively with security team.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree is required. 7 years of relevant management experience in IT operations is required. 7 years of relevant management experience in IT Architecture is required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Highly effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels hospital staff, patients, visitors, and levels of staff. Demonstrate proficiency in the management of services within numerous IT infrastructure programs. Experience and knowledge in working in a diverse and stimulating academic clinical environment. Accomplished leader, manager, and motivator. Ability to control, lead, and manage projects. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Excellent team player.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $70.34-$112.31
Other Compensation (if applicable):
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
Like many employers, UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating our recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal identification, or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud, please contact us at careers@umms.edu. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Nursing and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.
Job Description
General Summary
The incumbent will oversee am IS&T Technical Applications team. This role will be responsible for creating technology strategy, roadmaps, and solutions for IT-centric platforms as well as end-user focused solutions. This role will play the lead role in blending emerging technology trends and shifting end user requirements into scalable, supportable, cost-effective solutions.
The incumbent is accountable for budgeting, programming, project execution, and evaluation of all related activities of the department; integrating new technologies; and broadly keeping the Medical System’s infrastructure in this space highly competitive and supportive of the broader mission of the many facets of the health system.
Principal Responsibilities And Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Accountability
The position reports to the Vice President The position is responsible for delivering a high degree of customer satisfaction. This position is a Medical System role within Corporate IT
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Lead and oversee departmental functions and activities including development, enhancement, implementation, and ongoing management of the UMMS applications. Oversee and supervise the development, implementation, administration and modifications to process to maintain the efficient and effective functioning of assigned responsibilities. Work with and lead multi-disciplinary teams consisting of end users, technology staff, and 3rd party resources to create new technology solutions for UMMS. Lead the discovery, evaluation, and prioritization of emerging technology projects and pilots that align with UMMS organizational goals. Responsible for managing and continuously updating the UMMS strategic technology roadmaps. Maintain an awareness of IT industry trends in order to serve as UMMS’ emerging technologies lead. Responsible for ensuring that proposed solutions adhere to UMMS architecture standards and can be supported by IT operations and support teams. Establishes departmental strategic direction. Supervises implementation of short, medium, and long-range goals for the assigned area based on the goals of the Medical System and department in collaboration with Senior Leadership. Directly supervises the performance of the IS&T technical team, including, hiring, firing, discipline, training and development, and performance reviews in accordance with UMMS policies and procedures. Recommends organizational structure and assignment of staff. Builds and maintains team to support assigned area. Identifies training deficiencies and works to correct Establishes standards of performance and productivity; determines staffing needs in conjunction with IS&T Senior Leadership Fosters and maintains adequate internal and external communications. Keeps Senior Leadership informed of significant activities, needs and problems. May be called upon to perform responsibilities of Senior Leadership during periods of absence. In coordination with departmental management, ensures systems meet regulatory agency and security requirements. Cooperates and coordinates extensively with security team.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree is required. 7 years of relevant management experience in IT operations is required. 7 years of relevant management experience in IT Architecture is required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Highly effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels hospital staff, patients, visitors, and levels of staff. Demonstrate proficiency in the management of services within numerous IT infrastructure programs. Experience and knowledge in working in a diverse and stimulating academic clinical environment. Accomplished leader, manager, and motivator. Ability to control, lead, and manage projects. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Excellent team player.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $70.34-$112.31
Other Compensation (if applicable):
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
Like many employers, UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating our recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal identification, or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud, please contact us at careers@umms.edu. #J-18808-Ljbffr