VP Business Systems     Company Type: Healthcare   Location: South Florida   Compensation: Excellent Compensation - Full Benefits   Languages: Fluent English   Job Code: mk/1562   Date Posted: Pending   Description:   Responsible for leading the development, implementation, maintenance and support of the organization's core business systems and applications. This role directs and manages system/application architecture, systems analysis, new applications development, quality assurance, documentation, production system support, 3rd party application/services integration, and user training/support. Build and maintain a high performance application development and delivery organization with a user-focused vision Accountable for all development projects including responsibility for business needs analysis, application architecture, systems implementation, maintenance and support Drive the process for reviewing and prioritizing application development project requests, including responsibility for estimating costs, resources, timelines and delivery schedules Communicate application project planning goals, priority of requirements, development/delivery status, criteria for project success and other key messages Provide leadership for planning, recruiting, hiring, and developing direct reports, and teams of project managers, leaders, staff and consultants Champion the speed of technical delivery while maintaining quality and completeness Provide architecture design insight to development teams particularly in the area of product implementation and integration that creates an optimal user experience Accountable for establishing structure and performance monitoring systems for user support teams to ensure maximum effectiveness and exceptional service for internal and external customers Create and implement tools and systems for monitoring and managing the applications and overall customer facing systems Create the standards and controls for application implementations, configurations, and access Enforce architectural standards and the methodology for developing, installing, monitoring, and maintaining custom and third party software applications across the enterprise Create best practice quality approach for testing, maintaining and correcting application errors to ensure continuous improvement and successful future product releases Direct process for accurate documentation of all systems and software products Direct the implementation and execution of new and upgraded information systems and software releases via well-defined plans including procedures, deadlines and accountability. Research and evaluate new and evolving technologies relative to development initiatives and enterprise architecture requirements Provide recommendations regarding vendor solutions and software products, including impact analysis, costs, deployment timelines; negotiate pricing per corporate purchasing standards Prepare departmental budgets and allocation of funds based upon reviews of department estimates/recommendations, familiarity with operating procedures and cost/revenue projections Collaborate with Application User Groups to obtain customer feedback, gather user requirements and industry trends, announce upcoming development offerings, and maintain positive customer relations; actively participate and inject creativity to obtain maximum user participation Create a working environment that supports the organization's mission and values as well as financial success and competitive position in the market Provide business direction at a senior executive level to a fast- paced, dynamic and collaborative team; serve as strategic liaison for key organizational initiatives between business units and their customers, both internal and external Assesses current models of business operations and develops appropriate new models as needed. Creates a model that supports the organization's mission and values based on an internal and external needs assessment. Monitors the internal/external environment and identifies opportunities to fulfill the corporate strategy. Serves as strategic liaison for key organizational initiatives between business units and their customers, both internal and external.   Requirements:   Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, computer science or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent preferred Ten to fifteen years of prior progressive information technology management experience, leading teams in the development, delivery and support of large-scale applications preferably within the health care industry; Prior experience developing and deploying a comprehensive "vision" for a business systems development initiative within a rapidly growing and geographically dispersed enterprise Experience with software development lifecycle methodologies and frameworks such as TSP/PSP, Agile, Scrum, Test Driven Development, etc. Thorough understanding of n-tier software system architectures including Web servers and technologies, Service Oriented Architectures (SOA) and relational database principles Experience leading the development and deployment of enterprise software systems in Microsoft computing platforms utilizing Microsoft developer tools and technologies (Visual Studio .NET, SQL Server, IIS, etc.) Understanding of object-oriented design and design patterns utilizing use cases, Unified Modeling Language (UML), and an awareness of emerging technologies and standards System integration experience including API design and development, middleware implementation (BizTalk, WebSphere, etc.), Web Service interfaces and common protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, SOAP, etc.) People-centered leadership skills, analytical savvy, strong communication skills, (verbal and written) with a win-win approach to resolving challenges and negotiating resolutions with department heads, managers, coworkers and vendors Prioritization, organization and multi-tasking abilities required to perform as a competent and confident leader on assignments Prior experience with Medicare billing and reimbursement systems would be a strong advantage in this role Prior experience developing and deploying applications to mobile workers would be a strong advantage in this role Working knowledge of computers, Internet access, and the ability to navigate within an automated system as well as a variety of software packages such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and Peoplesoft general ledger.   Cover Letter: Please include cover letter with salary requirements when responding.   Work Authorization: Must have legal residency.   For consideration include resume as a Microsoft Word attachment or as text and submit to Search Consultant and reference the job title and reference number.     [Home]  [About Us]  [Search Process]  [Contact Information] [Current Assignments]  [Completed Assignments]   Send mail to webmaster@corporateadvisors.com with questions or comments about this website. 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