Job ID: 1690695
Job title: MANAGER, APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT & INTEGRATION (ADI) Community: KELOWNA Facility: KELOWNA CHSC Status: PERMANENT FULL TIME
Position Summary |
We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Application Development & Integration (ADI)!
About the role:
The Manager, Application Development and Integration is responsible for defining the vision, definition, strategy, and standards of practice for the Application Development and Integration (ADI) teams. The Manager will plan and coordinate the execution of strategic projects which deliver long-term, mission-critical information and software systems for Interior Health (IH) and the province as a whole. The Manager will be responsible for clarifying customer requirements, providing consultation on alternative solutions, facilitating the resolution of issues, finding efficiencies that will benefit the organization and balancing the availability of ADI resources based demands of the organization.
This role manages a team of 16 staff, with some of the team members working remotely. This positions offers the possibility of remote work flexibility.
Some of the Benefits of Joining Interior Health:
An attractive remuneration package and excellent career prospects awaits the right candidate. In addition to a competitive wage, we offer Medical, Dental and Extended Health coverage and paid annual vacation starting at 4 weeks (20 days) up to a maximum of 7 weeks (35 days). We also offer an attractive defined employee pension plan, disability and life insurance, and options for maternity &/or paternity leave top-up.
Some typical duties:
Provincial
Develops project budgets for new initiatives, with both an IH and/or a provincial focus.
Plans and manages intra-Health Authority system and data integration implementations.
Coordinates and assists other HAs' implementations of application systems developed within IH by this team.
Represents IH in the Digital Health community by liaising with the BC Ministry of Health, other organizations, software vendors, , and on various internal and external committees.
Participates in provincial governance committees and working groups to develop standards and set direction.
IH and Digital Health customers (all other HAs, Physicians, P3 partners, etc.)
- Develops strategic and tactical plans, goals, and objectives relating to ADI.
- Develops policies, standards, best practices and processes related to ADI.
- Responsible for quality assurance activities to ensure high quality solutions, avoid rework, and allow cross-HA implementations.
- Researches and monitors technology trends such as emerging standards for new technology opportunities in support of IH and ADI imperatives.
- Responsible and accountable for the development and deployment of new applications, systems software, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout the enterprise including:
o Developing, negotiating, and managing consultant contracts as required. o Building and leading teams, contractors, and third party vendors. o Ensuring that projects meet business requirements and goals, fulfill end-user requirements, and support IH's overall vision and mission. o Providing architectural and technical guidance to project managers and programmers. o Identifying and resolving complex and/or sensitive system or team issues. o Reviewing and analyzing existing application code effectiveness and efficiency and then developing strategies for improving or leveraging these systems. o Delivering finished, high quality, and effective software products.
- Provides leadership, direction, and supervision to assigned team members, contractors, and third party vendors, utilizing effective management activities such as coaching, mentoring, skills and leadership development, and performance management. Responsible for the appropriate allocation and management of resources. Identifies and implements continuing education programs to maintain a high level of competence within the units.
- Coordinates feasibility studies for software and system products under consideration for purchase and gives advice based on findings.
- Manages daily operational systems, including scarce resource allocation, budget management, project status reporting, metrics generation, work request management matching requests to skill sets, deadline management, existing system support/maintenance/upgrades, third party contractor management, and prioritization.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Make a difference. Love your work. Apply today!
We invite applicants to self-identify as First Nation, Métis or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes. Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process, job readiness, interview readiness or tips for resume and cover letter writing, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor.
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Qualifications |
Education, Training, and Experience
Baccalaureate Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a similar field
Minimum 7 years' experience in managing a complex business environment (preferably healthcare) including responsibilities for project management, structured systems development, information management, staff development, and supervision across geographically dispersed sites
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
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