Chief Information Officer

Job Description: Job Title: Chief Information Officer Location: Springfield, Mo Department: Information Technology Employment Type: Full-time Are you a visionary leader in the field of Information Technology with a passion for community health and well-being? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where strategic thinking, innovation, and technology converge to make a difference? If so, Brightli is looking for YOU to step into the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO) About Us: At Brightli, we are committed to enhancing community health through innovative technology solutions. Our diverse organizations are at the forefront of supporting vital health initiatives. As we continue to expand our impact, we invite a strategic and collaborative CIO to lead our IT operations to new heights Your Mission: As the CIO, you will be the driving force behind Brightli's IT strategy, ensuring that technology aligns with and supports our organizational goals. You will collaborate with executive leadership to identify opportunities for IT to elevate business performance while creating a positive and inclusive culture within the technology teams. Job Summary: The Chief Information Officer (CIO) drives the overall IT strategy for Brightli's diverse organizations, supporting community health and well-being initiatives. The CIO leads the planning, coordination, and execution of all IT operations, providing strategic direction for mission-critical technology solutions. Collaborating with leadership, the CIO identifies best practices, and recommends, develops, and implements cost-effective, system-wide IT solutions to enhance business operations. The Chief Information Officer position offers All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more Telemedicine - 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement Key Responsibilities: Establish goals, objectives and strategies to manage information technology-related business needs and lead the development and execution of all IT initiatives. Collaborate with the executive team identifying ways IT can assist the company in achieving business and financial goals. Identify new IT developments and technologies; anticipates resulting organizational modifications. Ensure IT and network infrastructure adequately support the company's computing, data processing, and communications needs. Develop and implement the IT budget. Establish long-term IT goals and develop strategies to acquire software and hardware necessary to meet those needs. Top-level contact for end users in determining IT requirements and/or solutions. Ensure compliance with government regulations that apply to systems operations. Provide leadership and drive the established Key Performance Indicators (KPI) In concert with the BIP Chief Executive and Leadership Councils at all respective subsidiaries. Create and demonstrate a culture of trust, inclusion, safety, fairness, equality, and quality. Promote a positive work environment and culture in order to help attract, retain, and foster high levels of staff satisfaction. Provide significant assistance to the CEO and/or Presidents as needed. Other duties as assigned. Experience and/or Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred. Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role, with a track record of successfully developing and executing IT strategies in alignment with business goals. Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software development, data management, and cybersecurity best practices. Demonstrated ability leading large-scale technology transformations and manage complex IT projects. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and executive leadership. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on innovation and operational excellence. Preferred Skills: Experience with electronic health records and billing systems. Experience with cloud computing, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and digital transformation initiatives. Strong understanding of IT governance and compliance standards, including data privacy regulations. Experience in budget management and cost optimization of IT operations. Supervisory Requirements: Communicate the strategic direction of the organization and encourage participation by all team members. Provide leadership and guidance to all aspects of the department. Take an active role in monitoring the identification, development, and execution of strategic objectives. Involve, as appropriate, all team members to achieve goals. Effectively communicate to team members any changes and newsworthy events within the organization. Handle difficult team member situations directly, using appropriate discretion and Human Resource advice to show respect for the individual Champion change and effectively manage the implementation of new ideas. Reinforces team approach throughout functions; support and solicit input from team members at all levels within the company. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors. Brightli is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.