Chief Applications Officer (CAO)

Chief Applications Officer (CAO)About the CompanyRecognized integrated healthcare system & facilityIndustryHospital & Health CareTypeNon ProfitFounded2012Employees5001-10,000CategoriesHealth CareHealthcareHospitals & ClinicsHealth Care ServicesMedical CareMedical CentersNon-Profit & PhilanthropyAcademic ResearchClinical CareHealthCommunity HealthPatient ManagementHealth and WellnessMedical ImagingEmergency CareSurgeryCardiologyMedical ConditionsExercise TherapyGeneral MedicalSurgical HospitalsAmbulatory ServicesAmbulanceSpecialtieshealthcarepediatricssurgerywomen's healthbone and jointorthopedicsbirthleadershipbmgspecialistscancer careemergencyurgent carebehavioral healthchildren's hospitalcommunity outreachtelehealthhealth & fitnessnutrition counselingand ultrasoundAbout the RoleThe Company is in search of a Chief Applications Officer (CAO) to join its dynamic and accomplished executive team. This leadership role is pivotal in driving the effective operations and execution of the organization's application portfolio, with a strong focus on enhancing user experience and delivering measurable outcomes. The CAO will be a trusted partner to clinical, operational, and administrative leaders, providing executive leadership for the strategy, governance, integration, and optimization of enterprise applications. Key responsibilities include ensuring the reliability, interoperability, security, and alignment of systems with the company's clinical, operational, and strategic objectives. The successful candidate will also play a critical role in the transition and integration of systems across hospital and ambulatory environments, with an emphasis on seamless workflows and consistent system performance. The ideal candidate for the Chief Applications Officer position at the company will be a subject matter expert with hands-on experience in large-scale system implementations. Exceptional relationship building and communication skills are essential for influencing, aligning, and leading across the complex organization. The role requires a leader who can effectively manage change and is dedicated to the mission of the community-based health system, which places a strong emphasis on technology, transparency, quality, and long-term sustainability. The CAO will be instrumental in further elevating and optimizing the application ecosystem, and as such, a strategic and forward-thinking approach to application management and the adoption of emerging technologies is necessary.Hiring Manager TitleChief Information and Digital Execution OfficerTravel PercentLess than 10%FunctionsInformation Technology