IT Business Relationship Director

Advocate Aurora Health

. Serve as IT strategic leader for business/IT strategy development, including solution discovery, service management, risk management, and relationship management .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $68 - $102 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT strategic leadership, focusing on business and IT strategy development, risk management, and relationship management. Capable of integrating new systems, enhancing existing processes, and delivering measurable outcomes in healthcare technology.

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IT Strategic LeadershipBusiness Relationship ManagementProject Execution StrategiesRisk ManagementHealthcare Technology Integration

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Hard Skills

Information TechnologyProject ManagementBusiness Case DevelopmentCost EstimationPerformance Metrics AnalysisFunctional Requirements DevelopmentRisk AssessmentPortfolio ManagementTechnology Roadmap DevelopmentOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrategic ThinkingAttention to DetailProblem SolvingMentoring

Industry Keywords

Healthcare DeliveryIT Organizational CapabilitiesBusiness MetricsClient Relationship ManagementInnovation Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as IT strategic leader for business/IT strategy development, including solution discovery, service management, risk management, and relationship management
Provide executive updates and share knowledge of technology risks, roadmaps, and programs
Aggregate IT business demand, prioritize programs and projects, and provide cost visibility
Facilitate agreements and effective communication between clients, business units, and IT
Partner with executives to evaluate benefits of IT initiatives and prioritize them
Partner with IT leadership and business units to integrate new systems and enhance existing systems and processes
Contribute to area business plans, business metrics, and production metrics
Collaborate with clinical and operational leadership to identify strategic technology and innovation opportunities improving health care delivery
Develop business cases and requirements for technology-related business problems
Anticipate business and regulatory issues and recommend product, process, or service improvements
Lead projects with notable risk and complexity and develop project execution strategies
Build partnerships and resolve relationship issues between IT, operations, and senior leadership
Manage business relationship management, business strategy and planning, and portfolio/demand management as needed
Establish contacts with senior decision-makers within client organizations
Develop ROI- and performance-based value propositions improving patient outcomes and addressing client pain points
Coordinate IT activities to support operational excellence and leverage technology effectively
Research industry practices and performance metrics
Construct and manage the IT pipeline, including project status tracking and resource allocation strategies
Participate in clinical, business, and operational strategy planning
Communicate current and future business directions and information needs to IT and align them with IT strategic planning
Analyze portfolio initiatives, define measurable outcomes, and implement processes and tools to measure project benefits
Influence direction and resource allocation for programs, projects, and services within policies and industry guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field
Typically requires 7 years of experience evaluating internal information systems technical needs and functioning as the interface between operational and technical experts
Knowledge of leading-edge applications of information technology in health delivery
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strategic thinking ability to understand business direction, goals, and systems implications
Attention to detail in developing functional requirements, risk assessments, cost estimates, plans, and project delivery tracking
Highly motivated self-starter capable of working largely on own initiative
Ability to exercise judgment and creativity in solving unusual, complex, or ambiguous problems
Ability to work effectively in leadership and supportive team roles
Knowledge of business and technical risks, funding availability, and IT organizational capabilities
Recognized expertise in integration within functional and business areas
Ability to influence and direct work teams
Strong mentoring and knowledge transfer capabilities
No licensure, registration, or certification required
Position may require travel and exposure to road and weather hazards
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, where applicable
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Some travel required for implementation efforts