Head of Technology

IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF YOUR CAREER AT ZYNX HEALTH

Zynx Health, a subsidiary of Hearst Corporation, is the market leader in providing evidence-based and experience-based clinical decision support solutions proven to measurably improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of patient care. Zynx Health provides clinical evidence, order sets, plans of care, actionable rules, and other forms of clinical decision support that drive clinical improvements at the point of care and aligns with healthcare industry drivers to assist our clients in meeting their clinical and financial goals.

Zynx Health has demonstrated excellence and is the leader in an emerging and rapidly growing industry. Our success is fueled by talented employees driven to make a difference in the lives of patients and care providers globally. We are rapidly growing and are always looking for talented and motivated people to help us as we transform healthcare. If you are driven to make a difference and looking to work in a fast-paced, progressive, and intellectual environment, consider Zynx Health. To learn more, visit www.zynxhealth.com .

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The Head of Technology provides leadership and management for all information technology services and operations for the organization. The Head of Technology is to participate in the development of applicable and appropriate recommendations for improvement to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization’s information technology services and operations to support the mission of the organization.

The Head of Technology also represents the organization in with the corporate headquarters, professional organizations, customer organizations, and vendor organizations. The Head of Technology keeps abreast of information technology advancements and their utility for the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership in the selection, design, implementation, integration and on-going support for all the information technology systems within the organization.
• Develop and communicate technical strategy to align current capabilities, emerging technologies, products serving the market, and long-term vision with business, operations, and technical teams.
• Create overall technology standards and practices and ensure adherence.
• Works in a consultative fashion across the organization to act as an advisor for technologies that may improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee all architectural designs and changes in business and system architectures.
• Responsible for the rolling 5-year capital plan for information technology, including hardware, software, storage, network and delivery infrastructure. This plan must also include technology that will support collaboration within an organization with 2 centers.
• Provide leadership for the continual development of new software tools and database platforms to optimize the usability of company’s electronic content for the customers.
• Ensure that all IT staff skills are up-to-date and that they maintain their competency.
• Responsible for the selection, design, implementation, integration and on-going support for all the information technology systems within the organization.
• Responsible for keeping up-to-date on the current information technology and to understand how to apply the new technology within the company to maintain currency.
• Provide regular status reports to senior management of the company or Hearst regarding projects, policies and operations.
• Assist in the planning, design, and development of key software components of clinical applications. This includes the direction of all aspects of the software development life cycle.
• Manage staffing, performance appraisals, counseling, career development, and training. Serve as mentor and coach to the reporting teams.
• Engage with business groups to facilitate clear understanding of business needs
• Coordinate and communicate efforts with other departments and areas of responsibility, providing a high degree of transparency into plans, limitations, and progress of testing effort.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• The Head of Technology should have at least 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in a leadership position in an electronic publishing company, health care organization, or similar complex organization
• There needs to be evidence of technology applications to publishing, health care, customer service, logistics, or similar experiences.
• Must demonstrate an ability to identify information technology trends and exercise sound judgment in the creation of the 5-year capital plan.
• Ability to plan and manage for large-scale or multiple small-scale technology changes in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Ability to lead all IT staff for the promotion of a strong service orientation and the development of new software tools for the internal and external customers.
• Must demonstrate sound financial management skills.
• Hands on experience with complex project management.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly.
• Identifies ways to take action that also provides compelling business value or clear business opportunities.
• Team Building/Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to create and work in a collaborative and team-building environment.
• Effective relationship builder and communicator - with both internal and external groups.
• Builds a team of diverse styles and backgrounds where all employees feel valued and comfortable expressing their ideas and perspectives.
• Fosters a learning culture.
• Work Prioritization/Flexibility/Adaptability
• Responsible for the management of the IT technical staff to ensure their continual competency and productivity.
• Aligns function and department goals to enterprise strategies, so that all individuals understand how what they do contributes to Zynx's strategies, our mission, and our customers,
• Computer/Office Skills
• Must demonstrate knowledge in current IT systems, applications, methods and standards

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About Zynx Health

Zynx Health, a part of Hearst Health, is the market leader in providing evidence-based clinical decision support solutions that help healthcare organizations measurably improve patient outcomes, enhance safety, and lower costs.

Thousands of hospital organizations and providers “dare to be better” with Zynx Health's rigorously developed and maintained evidence-based clinical content, patented technology, and tailored services to drive clinical improvements at the point of care. With Zynx Health, healthcare organizations exceed industry demands for delivering high-quality care at lower costs under value-based reimbursement models. Zynx Health partners with healthcare organizations to continuously and measurably improve care every day, for every patient, every time.

Zynx Health seeks to hire and train employees who uphold and mirror our core values of Bold Innovation, Passion, Integrity, Respect and Excellence. To learn more, visit www.zynxhealth.com or call 855.367.ZYNX.

Zynx Health offers competitive salary and extensive benefits - including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, and matching 401k.

Zynx Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected military and veteran status.

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in Los Angeles, CA. The reasonable estimate, if hired in Los Angeles, is $199,000 - $252,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in location. If this role is open to candidates outside of location, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.