System Chief Information Officer

Position: System Chief Information Officer Reports To: System Chief Executive Officer Location: Corporate Office, Johns Creek, GA Position Overview The System Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for leading Tenor Health Foundation's system-wide information technology strategy across its growing multi-state healthcare system. Reporting to the System Chief Executive Officer, the CIO provides strategic and hands-on leadership for IT operations, cybersecurity, system applications, clinical information systems, infrastructure, data governance, and technology services. This executive will play a critical role in supporting organizational growth through mergers and acquisitions by leading technology due diligence, Transition Services Agreements (TSAs), post-acquisition integrations, system standardization, and IT service centralization. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of implementing Meditech Expanse, leading ERP consolidations, reducing technology costs, improving operational efficiency, and delivering measurable return on investment while building a scalable technology environment that supports exceptional patient care, financial sustainability, and long-term organizational growth. Key Responsibilities System IT Strategy and Operations Provide executive leadership for the development and execution of the system IT strategy, overseeing infrastructure, cloud services, networking, telecommunications, system applications, cybersecurity, end-user support, disaster recovery, business continuity, and managed technology services. Build scalable, standardized IT operations that support organizational growth and operational excellence across all Tenor Health Foundation entities. Mergers, Acquisitions, and System Integration Lead all technology activities related to mergers, acquisitions, affiliations, and organizational expansion, including technology due diligence, Transition Services Agreements (TSAs), infrastructure assessments, post-acquisition integrations, and system standardization. Develop repeatable integration processes that enable efficient onboarding of newly acquired hospitals and physician practices. Clinical Technology and Digital Health Solutions Provide executive leadership for system clinical technologies, including Meditech Expanse and other EMR platforms, system applications, ERP systems, interoperability initiatives, and clinical integration projects. Partner with physicians and operational leaders to improve clinical workflows, enhance provider efficiency, integrate legacy and enterprise systems, and implement technology solutions that improve patient outcomes and organizational performance. Technology Innovation and Financial Stewardship Develop and manage system wide IT operating and capital budgets across multiple facilities while identifying and implementing emerging technologies that improve operational efficiency and deliver measurable business value. Lead financial turnaround initiatives by optimizing technology investments, consolidating vendors, reducing operating expenses, and ensuring technology solutions support organizational objectives and demonstrate measurable return on investment. Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Risk Management Lead the organization's cybersecurity strategy through comprehensive security governance, regulatory compliance, disaster recovery, business continuity planning, vulnerability management, identity and access management, and incident response. Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, CMS, Joint Commission, and all applicable federal and state regulations. Vendor Management and Strategic Partnerships Lead the negotiation and management of system technology contracts, managed service providers, software vendors, cloud providers, cybersecurity partners, telecommunications providers, and strategic consulting relationships. Establish service level expectations, governance processes, and performance metrics that ensure accountability, operational excellence, and fiscal stewardship. Executive Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors by providing strategic guidance on technology investments, cybersecurity, system initiatives, and acquisition activities. Build collaborative relationships across clinical, operational, financial, and administrative leadership while driving organizational change and technology adoption throughout the system.