Banner Health · 21 hours ago
Senior VP, Chief AI, Data & Infrastructure Officer
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expBanner Health is a nationally-recognized healthcare leader seeking a Senior VP, Chief AI, Data & Infrastructure Officer to drive transformational change through AI and data strategies. This strategic leader will ensure that technology and infrastructure support clinical excellence and operational performance, while also advancing the organization’s AI capabilities and data governance.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with CTO to define and lead Banner Health’s enterprise AI strategy, ensuring alignment with clinical, operational, and digital transformation priorities
Partner with business and clinical executives to identify, prioritize, and scale high-value AI use cases that enhance care delivery, efficiency, and outcomes
Establish and mature AI platforms, frameworks, and governance models that support responsible, secure, and scalable AI deployment across the enterprise
Drive integration of AI and automation into clinical, operational, and administrative workflows to improve quality, reduce cost, and enhance workforce productivity
Champion ethical and transparent AI practices, ensuring compliance, explainability, and bias mitigation
Cultivate AI literacy and adoption across leadership and operational teams through education and change management initiatives
Define and lead the enterprise data and analytics vision and strategy, positioning data as a strategic asset that powers clinical excellence, operational agility, and innovation
Advance the evolution of the enterprise cloud data ecosystem, integrating diverse data sources, including clinical, operational, payer, and external data, into a unified, intelligent data platform that supports large-scale analytics and AI
Architect and modernize data platforms and pipelines to deliver real-time, high-quality, and interoperable data, leveraging modern paradigms such as data mesh, streaming, and serverless architectures for scalability and speed
Establish and own enterprise data governance and stewardship frameworks, ensuring data integrity, lineage, privacy, and compliance while enabling secure, democratized access through self-service analytics and governed data marketplaces
Drive advanced analytics capabilities, embedding predictive, prescriptive, and real-time insights into clinical, operational, and business workflows to enable data-driven decision-making and performance optimization
Lead the enterprise analytics portfolio, unifying clinical, operational, financial, and experience metrics into shared KPIs and dashboards that provide real-time visibility to executives and frontline leaders
Foster a data-driven culture by partnering with digital, clinical, and operational leaders to translate insights into measurable impact, optimizing care pathways, health outcomes, and resource utilization and workflows
Lead enterprise-wide cloud transformation and infrastructure modernization initiatives, including multi-cloud architecture, hybrid platform optimization, and data center exit strategies, to deliver resilient, scalable, and cost-efficient environments
Drive adoption of cloud-native technologies, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and platform engineering practices to accelerate deployment, standardize environments, and enable self-service capabilities across teams
Advance AI and automation-driven operations (AIOps) and observability frameworks to enhance service reliability, predictive monitoring, and proactive issue resolution across cloud and on-premise systems
Partner with cybersecurity and network engineering teams to ensure secure, compliant, and high-performing multi-cloud and network environments, with embedded governance and cost optimization controls
Lead the enterprise IT Service Desk and end-user experience functions, transforming support through automation, analytics, and digital workflows to improve responsiveness, satisfaction, and operational efficiency
Manage physical technology infrastructure across hospitals and facilities, including network and cabling systems, hardware lifecycle management, and on-site connectivity standards
Oversee enterprise IT service delivery, system performance, and software asset management, driving operational excellence through automation, continuous improvement, and real-time insights
Champion a cloud-first culture that emphasizes agility, scalability, and innovation, enabling rapid response to evolving business, data, and AI workloads
Lead enterprise software engineering and application modernization initiatives, ensuring delivery of secure, scalable, and interoperable solutions that enable business agility
Advance cloud-native, DevSecOps, and Agile engineering practices to accelerate delivery, improve quality, and support continuous innovation
Establish enterprise architecture governance and software standards, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations (HIPAA, HITRUST) and data exchange protocols (FHIR, HL7)
Partner with Digital Product, Data, and Infrastructure teams to ensure solutions are interoperable, secure, and optimized for performance across hybrid cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Oversee multi-channel application development (consumer web, mobile, and APIs) ensuring interoperability with enterprise systems such as EMR, data platforms, and business applications
Drive architectural governance and platform reusability to reduce complexity, optimize performance, and ensure long-term maintainability
Provide executive leadership for technology management and biomedical engineering functions, overseeing the lifecycle of clinical and connected devices
Lead device refresh, replacement, and interoperability programs to ensure reliability, safety, and seamless data integration across care environments
Partner with clinical and operational leaders to pilot and scale emerging technologies, including robotics, automation, and intelligent devices, that enhance efficiency and patient outcomes
Align technology investments with Banner Health’s mission to deliver safe, innovative, and cost-effective care supported by next-generation device technologies
Partner closely with the Technology Leadership Team to ensure alignment, shared accountability, and cohesive execution across AI, data, digital, engineering, and infrastructure domains
Collaborate with clinical, operational, and administrative executives to ensure technology strategies directly advance systemwide goals for growth, quality, access, and experience
Serve as a visible technology and innovation ambassador across the organization and industry, representing Banner Health in executive, governance, and external forums
Champion cross-functional collaboration and enterprise alignment, ensuring that technology, data, and infrastructure initiatives deliver measurable business and clinical impact
Enable operations, clinical and research teams centralized infrastructure and distributed product ownership
Build, mentor, and empower a high-performing, multidisciplinary leadership team spanning AI, data, infrastructure, engineering, and technology management disciplines
Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, accountability, and excellence, empowering teams to challenge convention and deliver meaningful outcomes
Champion professional growth and succession development, cultivating future technology and data leaders through mentoring, career development, and leadership readiness initiatives
Define clear performance metrics and capability frameworks to ensure operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across all technology functions
Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to executive leadership, guiding technology investment decisions and ensuring they align with enterprise value and long-term organizational success
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of technology and healthcare operations as normally obtained through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field required
Fifteen years of progressive leadership experience in AI, data, or software engineering disciplines, including 5+ years in executive-level roles within healthcare, health tech, or other regulated industries
Proven success leading enterprise AI strategy, large-scale data platforms, and infrastructure modernization
Demonstrated ability to lead large teams, manage multimillion-dollar budgets, and deliver measurable ROI
Deep expertise in cloud, data architecture, AI platforms, and IT operations
Strong understanding of clinical, operational, and digital workflows within healthcare
Experience implementing responsible AI frameworks and enterprise data governance
Success in managing multimillion-dollar technology portfolios and delivering measurable performance improvement
Visionary, pragmatic, and collaborative leader who drives transformation through influence and alignment
Committed to fostering innovation, accountability, and a people-first technology culture
Skilled communicator who can engage effectively with C-suite executives, clinicians, and operational leaders
Preferred
Master's degree (MBA, MSCS, or equivalent) preferred
Additional related education and/or experience preferred
Benefits
Health, financial, and security benefits
Management Incentive Program
Company
Banner Health
Banner Health operates as a nonprofit health care system in the United States. The company offers hospital care, home care, hospice care,
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation
2025-10-24Grant
Leadership Team
Andy Kramer Petersen
President & CEO Banner Health Foundation
Brian P. Kellar
Chief Executive Officer
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