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Texas Children's Hospital · 1 month ago

Vice President, Digital/Innovative Applications

A 6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77030, US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a visionary and collaborative Vice President of Digital/Innovative Applications to help shape the future of digital healthcare. In this key executive role, you will provide strategic leadership for the digital transformation of the organization, guiding the design and integration of digital platforms and technologies to enhance patient care and operational performance.

EducationHealth Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver a comprehensive digital strategy aligned with Texas Children’s clinical, operational, and business goals

Champion innovation by identifying and integrating emerging technologies—including AI, machine learning, and automation—to create meaningful, human-centered solutions

Foster an enterprise culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement to accelerate digital adoption and transformation

Lead initiatives that uplift our HEART Values, strengthening unity, purpose, and pride across our workforce

Provide executive oversight for the development, integration, and deployment of digital health solutions—telehealth platforms, mobile apps, patient engagement tools, Epic, and Oracle ERP

Ensure enterprise digital systems are secure, reliable, scalable, and designed to enhance quality and efficiency

Drive operational and financial stewardship by developing budgets, optimizing investments, and defining KPIs that demonstrate clear return on value

Collaborate closely with clinical, operational, and executive leaders to ensure digital initiatives reflect the needs of our patients, providers, and staff

Lead vendor and industry partnerships to bring forward best-in-class solutions and negotiate agreements that advance Texas Children’s strategic priorities

Advocate for user-centered design to ensure tools and technologies improve the care experience for both patients and caregivers

Partner with security, compliance, and data governance teams to ensure digital systems meet all regulatory, privacy, and cybersecurity standards, including HIPAA

Safeguard the trust of our patients, families, and team members by promoting best practices in data protection and digital integrity

Deliver timely performance appraisals and ensure effective onboarding for new team members

Monitor and report financial performance monthly

Develop and maintain job descriptions and staffing plans aligned with department goals

Prepare annual capital and operating budgets

Address concerns and complaints promptly and thoughtfully

Support organizational readiness and accreditation efforts, including Joint Commission standards, in collaboration with system partners

Qualification

Digital strategyEnterprise architectureAI/ML integrationHealthcare innovationChange managementData-driven decision-makingLeadership experienceHigh-performing teamsComplex program managementStakeholder engagement

Required

Bachelor's degree

At least 10 years of leadership experience in technology, innovation, or digital transformation

Preferred

Master's degree

Leadership experience in a large healthcare environment, with responsibility for enterprise strategic initiatives

Company

Texas Children's Hospital

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Texas Children’s Hospital is a world-class pediatric facility, nationally recognized as a top children’s hospital.

Founded in 1954

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://texaschildrenspeople.org/

H1B Sponsorship

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