University of Maryland Medical System · 2 months ago
SR IT Consultant PRN
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$89.76/hr - $143.33/hr
7+ years expThe University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system focused on delivering compassionate, high-quality care. The SR IT Consultant PRN will provide strategic guidance and technical expertise, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize systems and enhance operational efficiency in healthcare IT initiatives.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide high-level IT consulting services, including strategic planning, system evaluations, and recommendations for technology improvements
Analyze IT systems and workflows to identify inefficiencies and recommend optimizations
Develop and present IT roadmaps, policies, and governance frameworks to ensure long-term technology sustainability
Serve as a subject matter expert in emerging technologies, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and healthcare IT trends
Lead and manage IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality outcomes
Develop project plans, define scope, set objectives, and track progress against milestones
Coordinate cross-functional teams, providing guidance, technical expertise, and strategic direction
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful implementation
Communicate project updates, reports, and key insights to stakeholders at all levels
Work closely with IT leadership, clinical teams, administrative staff, and external vendors to align IT initiatives with UMMS goals
Conduct training, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance technology adoption and efficiency
Develop documentation, reports, and recommendations for executive leadership
Assess, troubleshoot, and enhance IT systems, applications, and network performance
Support IT teams in system upgrades, migrations, and process improvements
Ensure seamless integration between new technologies and existing hospital systems
Ensure IT solutions comply with healthcare industry standards and UMMS policies
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field
7+ years of experience in IT consulting, IT strategy, or technical leadership roles, preferably within a healthcare setting
Experience leading IT projects, managing resources, and driving technology initiatives in a complex matrixed environment
Proven record of accomplishment managing IT projects, implementations, and system integrations in a complex organization
Advanced knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, data security, and interoperability
Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and provide strategic IT recommendations
Expert skill presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives and information clearly and concisely at all levels within the organization
Expert skill to influence, negotiate and persuade to reach agreeable exchange and positive outcomes
Advanced analytical, critical thinking, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Creative thinker who can conclude meaningful insights from data to solve business problems
Expert skill communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Expert verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Advanced skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.)
Benefits
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
Company
University of Maryland Medical System
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kenneth Kozel
President and CEO
Hank Franey
Executive Vice President and CFO
Recent News
2023-06-30
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