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DIRECTOR, IT GOVERNANCE AND STRATEGIC PLANNING

University of Washington Bothell

University of Washington Bothell

IT
Florida, USA
USD 15,417-19,167 / month
Posted on Aug 2, 2025
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DIRECTOR, IT GOVERNANCE AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
Req #: 248444
Department: UW MEDICINE IT SERVICES
Appointing Department Web Address: http://uwmits_hires.uwmedicine.org/
Job Location: Remote/Hybrid, Seattle - Other
Job Location Detail: HYBRID - Primary work location is at the UW Tower in Seattle, WA
Posting Date: 08/01/2025
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $15,417 - $19,167 per month
Other Compensation:
Shift: First Shift
Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here.

UW MEDICINE IT SERVICES has an outstanding job opportunity for a Director, IT Governance and Strategic Planning.


WORK SCHEDULE
  • 100% FTE – 40 hours per week
  • Day Shift – UW MEDICINE ITS SERVICES CORE HOURS ARE 08:00 – 17:00 (PST), Monday-Friday


    • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    UW Medicine IT Services (ITS) is a shared services organization that supports all of UW Medicine. UW Medicine is comprised of Harborview Medical Center (HMC), UW Medical Center-Montlake Campus (UWMC-Montlake), UW Medical Center-Northwest Campus (UWMC-NW), Valley Medical Center (VMC), UW Medicine Primary Care (UWMPC), UW Physicians (UWP), UW School of Medicine (SOM), and Airlift Northwest (ALNW). ITS is responsible for the ongoing support and maintenance of the infrastructure and applications which support all these institutions, along with the implementation of new services and applications that are used to support and further the UW Medicine mission.


    POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • HYBRID opportunity
  • Values-based work environment
  • Active departmental Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
  • 15 days of vacation your first year – Also, 12 days of sick time, 1 personal holiday, and 11 paid holidays each year
  • 100% matching, 100% immediately vesting 403(b)


    • PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
    The Director will serve as the IT governance, operations, and strategic partner to develop, lead, and facilitate the strategic vision, initiatives, and associated planning, implementation, and performance metrics for successful deployment of healthcare delivery systems. This person will also provide leadership and coordination with ITS leaders, system owners, and operational owners, which includes senior leaders and administrators across UW Medicine.

  • Continuously improve UW Medicine’s IT governance policies, processes, and standards to enable a nimble and efficient process that aligns projects with clinical, business, and research strategy, metrics, and risk priority along with IT solutions, IT guiding principles and capacity
  • Create enhanced visibility to the portfolio of projects, the cost. and the value
  • Ensure alignment with healthcare regulations and standards such as HIPAA and other healthcare-specific compliance requirements
  • Lead and guide IT governance efforts to enable innovative initiatives that improve healthcare delivery
  • Formulate and execute comprehensive IT strategies and roadmaps that align with UW Medicine and department goals
  • Assess industry developments, emerging technologies, and the competitive landscape to identify potential opportunities and risks
  • Oversee the development, implementation, measurement, and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs), Service Level Agreements (SLA), and other indicators to evaluate effectiveness and efficiency
  • Conduct regular operational reviews of ITS operations and programs with IT owners to collaboratively assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and ensure strategic alignment with strategic objectives
  • Develop the framework for product lifecycle management to ensure product(s) meets organizational needs and objectives in collaboration with the IT technical owner
  • Create a product roadmap for in-patient technology (e.g. Nurse Call) in partnership with Facilities, IT Leadership, and vendor partners that outlines planned features, improvements, and release times


    • REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience
  • 10+ years in IT management or governance roles to include:
  • Proven background in establishing, implementing, and managing IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, etc.)
  • Experience ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies
    Experience leading IT strategic planning efforts, including developing IT roadmaps that align with organizational objectives
  • Significant experience managing teams and collaborating with executives, leaders, and stakeholders
  • Skilled at influencing without direct authority and driving consensus on strategic IT matters
  • Experience with organizational change management methodologies and process improvement
  • Solid understanding of current and emerging technologies relevant to healthcare IT
  • Ability to communicate complex IT concepts and strategies to diverse audiences, including non-technical executives
  • Experience preparing reports and presentations on IT governance and strategic processes
  • Experience developing and reviewing IT policies and procedures


    • ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
    UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.


    All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.


    Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

    Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

    The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

    To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

    Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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