Geisinger Health System

Associate Director Information Technology

Geisinger Health System$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of managerial experience in IT leadership roles
  • 12 years in IT with a focus on health plan operations
  • Strong understanding of claims administration and provider management
  • Proven track record in developing scalable .NET applications
  • Expertise in data integration and quality assurance teams
  • Experience with fiscal budget management in IT
  • Demonstrated ability in mentoring and developing staff

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate IT support for assigned organizational segments
  • Work with leadership to craft and execute IT strategy
  • Ensure staff adheres to project management guidelines
  • Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations
  • Develop and manage departmental budget effectively
  • Mentor staff on IT support and project management best practices
  • Monitor operational KPIs to maintain productivity standards

Benefits

  • Work from home flexibility
  • Comprehensive training and development programs
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Supportive team environment focused on collaboration
  • Engagement in management development courses
  • Access to resources for maintaining technical skills
Full Job Description

Location:

Work from home (Pennsylvania)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Directs the activities of an Information Technology (IT) team assigned to support an organizational segment of the organization. Works with department, product line, or system leadership to develop Information Technology strategy. Conveys that strategy to staff and ensures it is fulfilled. Administratively responsible for assigned staff members. Oversees projects to ensure they are completed in a timely manner in accordance with established IT standards.

Job Duties:

  • Responsible for coordinating Information Technology support for assigned segment of the organization.
  • Strives to gain and maintain an understanding of the business policies and practices employed in the areas of responsibility.
  • Works with department, product line, or system leadership to develop and implement Information Technology strategy.
  • Conveys IT strategy to staff and ensures that plans are implemented in accordance with organizational need.
  • Ensures that staff members follow established IT project management guidelines to guarantee a successful implementation.
  • Responsible for vendor management, which includes but is not limited to, contract negotiations, invoice reconciliation, release updates, issues lists and new product evaluations.
  • Develops and administers IT budget for responsible area.
  • Practices fiscally sound budget management to ensure spending is held to allocated funds.
  • Responsible for the staff recruitment, development, retention, and disciplinary process.
  • Mentors staff in best practices for providing IT support and project management.
  • Develops and fosters the team approach to staff organization and interaction.
  • Formulates staff development plan to ensure members maintain highest level of technical, interpersonal and project management skills possible.
  • Attends all necessary management development courses so organizational policy is understood and effectively administered.
  • Ensures departmental and organizational policy changes are conveyed, understood and practiced by the staff.
  • Maintains individual work schedule and submits progress reports as requested by direct supervisor.
  • Supports IT departmental initiatives and ensures full cooperation of staff with other IT teams.
  • Maintains a high-level understanding of Information Technology in general and more in-depth knowledge of those facets particular to primary area of responsibility.
  • Establish and monitor operational KPIs, including productivity standards.


Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).

Position Details:

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated expertise in leading application development, data integration, and IT quality assurance teams supporting health plan core claims administration platforms, with a strong understanding of provider management, enrollment, claims, finance, and the downstream integrations that support data exchange across payer, provider, regulatory, and enterprise systems.

  • Proven ability to translate business, operational, and regulatory requirements into scalable .NET applications, enterprise ETL solutions, and quality assurance strategies while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and strong partnership across business and IT stakeholders. Experience ensuring the reliability, performance, and integrity of end-to-end data flows and integrations critical to core health plan operations and reporting.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years-Managerial/Supervisory (Required), Minimum of 12 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills:

Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Communication, IT Project Planning And Organization, Leadership, Organizing, Problem Management

About Geisinger Health System

Geisinger Health System is a healthcare system serving more than 3 million residents throughout 45 counties in central, south-central, and northeastern Pennsylvania, and in southern New Jersey. The system was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Danville, Pennsylvania. Geisinger Health System includes 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 600,000-member health plan. The system employs more than 32,000 people, including over 1,800 physicians and 4,000 nurses. Geisinger Health System is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, including its use of electronic health records and its focus on patient-centered care.
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1915

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