Job Description
Job Description:
Job Title: VP of Data and IT
Location: Springfield, MO
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Summary:
Are you ready to lead transformational change at the intersection of data, technology, and healthcare operations? Join a mission-driven, collaborative organization where your leadership will directly influence clinical outcomes, operational excellence, and enterprise innovation. This is a rare opportunity to shape enterprise IT and data strategy, drive large-scale digital transformation, lead high-performing teams, and implement cutting-edge solutions that improve lives. We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking executive who thrives in complex environments, and brings strong leadership presence.
The VP of Data and IT provides executive leadership, strategy, and operational oversight for the organization’s enterprise application portfolio, including Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and data platforms. This role is responsible for aligning IT operations and data strategy to support clinical care, regulatory compliance, and scalable growth. You will lead enterprise application governance, oversee large-scale programs, drive interoperability, and ensure that systems are optimized to deliver efficiency, insight, and innovation across the organization.
Springfield, Missouri offers a welcoming community, affordable cost of living, and access to outdoor recreation, making it an ideal place to live and lead meaningful work that supports others.
This position offers…
- Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
- Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
- Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
- Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
- Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and execute enterprise IT and data strategy aligned with organizational goals and digital transformation initiatives
- Lead and optimize enterprise application portfolio including EHR systems, analytics platforms, and integrated technologies
- Oversee cross-functional IT program management, ensuring delivery of strategic initiatives on time and within budget
- Drive interoperability and data integration across clinical, operational, and financial systems
- Establish governance frameworks, performance metrics, and accountability structures across application and data teams
- Lead Assistant Vice Presidents and senior leaders across application domains, ensuring alignment and collaboration
- Improve system performance, user adoption, and workflow efficiency through optimization and innovation initiatives
- Ensure regulatory compliance, data security, privacy, and risk mitigation across all systems
- Manage enterprise IT budgets, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations
- Evaluate emerging technologies and guide adoption to maintain competitive advantage
- Lead disaster recovery planning, business continuity, and system risk management efforts
- Communicate strategy, performance, and risks to executive leadership and stakeholders
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or related field required; Master’s preferred
- 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience
- 5+ years overseeing enterprise EHR platforms
- Experience managing multi-state healthcare systems preferred
- Proven leadership of senior managers or executive-level direct/indirect reports
- Experience leading enterprise application strategy, governance, and optimization
- Strong experience in IT program management and large-scale system implementations
- Behavioral health or integrated care experience preferred
- Experience with revenue cycle systems and digital transformation initiatives preferred
Additional Qualifications:
- Executive-level strategic thinking and decision-making capability
- Deep expertise in EHR systems, informatics, and enterprise applications
- Strong leadership and organizational management skills
- Ability to lead in matrixed, cross-functional environments
- Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in healthcare
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders
- Strong financial acumen and vendor negotiation experience
- Proven ability to lead change and drive innovation in complex organizations
Employment Requirements:
Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Brightli is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.