Manager Information Services, Data Center Operations

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The Manager, Information Services reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Manager, Information Services is responsible for software / systems developers and analysts and is responsible for the hiring, coaching, performance management and salary administration.  The position will manage resources to achieve NMHC goals, plan and organize workloads and staff assignments, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff and review progress.  The position will work with internal management to achieve project and support objectives and collaborate with strategic vendor partners to achieve the most effective solutions for highly integrated and high performing solutions.  Additionally, this manager is responsible for policy and procedure compliance - including education and reporting on IT General Controls and monitoring of departmental metrics. The Manager, Information Services, is responsible for the planning, design, implementation and maintenance of a wide range of applications.  These applications cover multiple service lines across the NMHC system (providing real-time technology services to users both internal and external to the hospital).  The individual in this position manages short and long term projects to improve IS systems and operations.  The Manager works with various teams throughout the organization to review current systems and processes, assess shortcomings, analyze options for improvement, and implement solutions.  The Manager oversees multiple projects of varying size and scope simultaneously.  This role requires a self-motivated person who acts as a change agent, adapts quickly to new technologies and interacts effectively in a team environment. 

Northwestern Medicine Information Services drives innovative, high-value solutions to transform health care.  

We are committed to supporting the relentless pursuit of better medicine by providing exceptional service to our patients and guests as well as internal clients across the organization. To ensure excellence, our team goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure that our systems work together seamlessly. 

Northwestern Medicine understands that technology plays an integral role in shaping the future of health care. Information Services strategically supports the organization by:  

• Leveraging AI, automation and rollout of advanced cyber controls that support digital transformation strategies 
• Implementing advanced technologies in clinical and administrative areas  
• Furthering development of the end user support model to help enhance modern infrastructure

Responsibilities:

• Direct and/or manage all project, process, resource and support activities as related to supported applications
• Monitor, measure and report customer service levels against agreed upon performance standards
• Provide team leadership and education in support of service management and service delivery processes
• Demonstrate functional insight into industry and business process domains
• Participate in all major strategy, operations and project-related decisions for application management as required
• Demonstrate the ability to “get things done”, effectively direct the execution of the projects to support the achievement of successful, on-time and on-budget delivery of IT commitments
• Direct and validate system documentation at all stages of development and support
• Provide for twenty-four hour technical support.  Work with Service Management and Technology Teams to ensure problem coverage and minimize system downtimes
• Manage resource agility/versatility for all direct reports and assist with progression of employee career paths
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts and contract management policies for cost-effectiveness, negotiate licensing agreements, plan for major software/infrastructure upgrades, and ensure that service management processes are used
• Demonstrate the ability to deal with the changing environment and to lead/facilitate and manage change efficiently and effectively where appropriate
• Manage operating and capital budgets to meet NMHC budget goals
• Unquestionable integrity, credibility and character and demonstrated high moral, ethical behavior

Additional Functions:     

• Host site visits and effective tell the “NM Story”
• Present at industry conferences as needed
• Represent NM at local user groups and symposiums

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5 or more years' experience in Information Services management and project management
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Demonstrated process improvement skills
• Demonstrated budget management skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers and constituents at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with and negotiating with external vendors
• Experience working with and negotiating vendor contracts
• Excellent team building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding coordination, facilitation, consultation and conflict resolution skills
• Management experience with complex, cross-organizational systems

Preferred

• Healthcare technology background
• Master's degree in related field

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.