What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Digital Transformation position at The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh?
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At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we’ve built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we’re forever proud of our team members who don’t just make a career here – they make a difference.
Job Title: Vice President of Digital Transformation
Location: 1405 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Schedule: Monday through Friday, Full Time, Onsite
We are seeking a dynamic, people-focused Vice President of Digital Transformation to lead our IT strategy and operations with empathy, vision, and technical excellence. This leader will bring deep expertise in information security, clinical informatics, EHR systems, artificial intelligence (AI), instructional technologies, and data analytics and reporting, while fostering a culture grounded in collaboration, recognition, and human-centric leadership.
This is more than a technical leadership role—it is an opportunity to shape the digital future of our organization while empowering people at every level to thrive!
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a forward-thinking IT strategy aligned with organizational goals, emphasizing data security, compliance, operational efficiency and customer experience.
- Drive innovation in healthcare IT systems, including EHR platforms, clinical informatics, and emerging AI technologies to optimize workflows and enhance patient care.
- Oversee strategic development and optimization of classroom technology, assistive technology, and educational tools and platforms to improve outcomes for students.
- Establish a long-term roadmap for AI adoption, leveraging GenAI and Agentic AI tools to enhance compliance processes and improve operational efficiency.
Information Security & Compliance
- Implement and maintain robust cybersecurity protocols, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and other regulatory frameworks.
- Oversee risk management, incident response, and data governance initiatives.
Clinical Informatics & EHR Oversight
- Lead optimization and integration of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to enhance patient care and provider workflows.
- Ensure interoperability and compliance with healthcare standards
Educational and Instructional Technology
- Direct the development of instructional technology solutions to expand capabilities and resources available to educators, students, and their families.
- Maintain FERPA compliance while prioritizing ease of use and reducing friction in a healthcare-adjacent environment
Data Analytics & Reporting
- Develop and manage enterprise-wide data analytics and reporting frameworks to support clinical and operational decision-making.
- Promote data-driven insights for quality improvement and strategic planning.
Team Empowerment & Culture
- Cultivate a supportive, inclusive environment that embraces individual strengths and promotes collaboration across teams.
- Lead with empathy and recognize contributions to foster a culture of trust and motivation.
Senior Leadership Collaboration
- Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to enterprise-wide decision-making.
- Communicate complex technical topics clearly and effectively across all levels.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of IT leadership experience, with 5 years in a senior leadership role in healthcare.
- Demonstrated expertise in HIPAA, FERPA, EHR implementations, cybersecurity regulations, clinical informatics and AI strategy development.
- Deep knowledge of healthcare information systems, educational technology platforms, IT infrastructure, and EHR platforms.
- Strong command of cybersecurity principles, data governance frameworks, and regulatory reporting.
- Experience with data analytics tools, reporting systems, risk management and AI/GenAI technologies.
- Natural relationship builder with the ability to connect across personality types.
- Champions professional development and models a culture of inclusion and recognition.
- Excellent communicator and strategic thinker with high emotional intelligence.
- Clearances Required: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
Benefits Summary
We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
- Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
- Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
- Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
- 403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
- Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
- Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development/CEU’s
- Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
- Credit Union
- Team Member Recognition Events
- Referral bonus
- CPR-employer paid
- Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate
Are you looking for a position where you can make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families? Are you ready to brighten the future of Amazing Children? We want to hear from you!
The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you!
The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.
