The Vice President, Radiology Systems is accountable for managing the hardware, applications and services used to support Akumin’s enterprise imaging strategy and will work to unify imaging IT services and technology across Akumin when it is beneficial and mutually agreed upon. This position is responsible for the development of near-term tactical plans and a strategic, longer-range roadmap to increase automation, improve efficiency, service quality and reduce the overall cost of ownership for all applications. There are also responsibilities to establish measurable goals, objectives, and operating procedures for IT Enterprise Imaging and Informatics. This position develops and manages a team of administrators and application analysts. A candidate that can deliver standardized operating procedures, system standardization, and partner with other inter-department leaders to ensure Enterprise Imaging IT Services are an asset to the organization.  Is a service-oriented partner that drives issue resolution and capabilities to support growth.  In addition to sustaining current systems, this role will create or refine offerings that align with the strategic vision and growth goals of Akumin and will ensure the highest levels of quality, satisfaction, integrity, and commitment from the IT teams.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Provide technology vision and leadership for the development and implementation of initiatives that create and maintain a competitive advantage and increased consumer satisfaction in a constantly changing marketplace. Participates in the Advancement technology governance team that oversees and prioritizes backlog of high-effort projects. Develops, reviews and presents Business Cases and SOW for projects.

Manage existing technology programs, products, and services for radiology lines of business including imaging, scheduling, workflow, data analytics, automation/robotics, Application integrations, and third-party software as a service (SAAS) management.

Lead strategic technological planning as it relates to applications and cloud-based distributed systems to achieve business goals by prioritizing technology initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, development, deployment, and management of current and future application technologies with all stakeholders. Oversee the development of the roadmap and execution of prioritized and approved projects.

Manage the expenses (operating and capital) for IT budgets in conjunction with the finance controllers to ensure all funding requests follow the appropriate governance processes.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and suppliers to build motivated teams with a shared focus on achieving results. Builds a positive and productive relationship with operations.

Manage third-party vendors and resources on behalf of Akumin, ensure value-add for deployment on prioritized initiatives.

Foster a positive and engaging work environment for each team member by promoting skill development, coaching for improvement and growth, inspiring others through your words and actions, ensuring positive employee, and embracing our mission, vision, and core values.

Recruit, develop and retain staff, partnering with Senior Management, Recruiting and Human Resources. This includes on-boarding and orientation for new hires, if needed.

Provide disciplined performance management for team. Define and communicate annual goals, perform formal and informal performance reviews, and ensure changes and updates are communicated in a timely and professional manner.

Other duties as assigned by management.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Sciences/Clinical or Computer Science.

10+ years IT experience, including demonstrated success working as a member of a team in a senior leadership role.

5+ years of software development management experience utilizing modern agile, cloud and edge approaches

Experience working with product teams

Prior experience leading digital transformations and designing modern technology delivery capabilities – Cloud, Dev/Ops, continuous development/deployment, agile methodologies, analytics, artificial intelligence, and RPA/automation.

Strongly prefer previous experience in building systems and/or software for healthcare or healthcare IT related organization.

Prior experience leading digital transformations and designing modern technology delivery capabilities – Cloud, Dev/Ops, continuous development/deployment, agile methodologies, analytics, artificial intelligence, and RPA/automation.

Proven success in effectively managing through influence and directly by prioritizing tasks for both self and team to meet business requirements and deadline

Ability to solve complex problems for issue resolution; creatively and resourcefully resolve elevated issues while applying sound judgment and accountability.

Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to data privacy and overall compliance.

Self-motivated; able to work both independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests, as well as collaborating with others to utilize resources and knowledge of others in identifying quality solutions

Able to operate at an enterprise level, using creative and innovation solutions with a relentless focus on customer experience.

Ability to remain organized and manage multiple projects in a timely manner.

Demonstrated successful track record of effective matrix management and management of outside contractors and/or vendors. Possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to form good working relationships at all levels both internally and externally.

10% Travel may be required.

Preferred: 

Master's Degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration.

Physical Requirements:

Standard office environment.

More than 50% of the time:

Sit, stand, walk.

Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.

See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.

Less than 50% of the time:

Stoop, kneel or crawl.

Climb and balance.

Carry and lift 10-20 lbs.

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Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.