Objective: The Assistant Vice President of IT serves as an operational partner to the CIO, helping lead the organization’s technology vision, execution, and governance. This role blends leadership with hands-on operational management, delivery oversight, and internal business stakeholder engagement to ensure IT services align with business priorities, drive innovation, and maintain operational excellence.

The AVP of IT plays a critical role in translating enterprise strategy into executable technology initiatives, overseeing key IT functions, and ensuring high-performing, secure, and scalable systems.

Essential Job Functions:

Strategic Leadership:

• Partner with the CIO to define and execute the enterprise IT strategy and roadmap
• Align IT initiatives with business goals, growth strategies, and digital transformation efforts

Operational Oversight:

• Oversee day-to-day IT operations including infrastructure, applications, service delivery, and support
• Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of systems
• Drive IT service management (ITSM) maturity and continuous improvement

Program & Portfolio Management:

• Lead enterprise IT portfolio management, prioritization, and governance
• Oversee delivery of major programs and projects (budget, scope, timeline)
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to measure performance and outcomes

Cybersecurity & Risk Management:

• Oversight of cyber security remediation projects
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Lead risk management and business continuity planning

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with executives and business units to understand needs and deliver solutions
• Serve as a trusted advisor to operational and business leaders
• Communicate IT strategy, progress, and value to stakeholders

People Leadership:

• Lead and mentor IT directors, managers, and staff
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development

Vendor & Financial Management:

• Manage IT budgets, and cost optimization initiatives
• Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, and performance
• Drive value from strategic technology partnerships

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience
• Proven experience managing large-scale IT operations and programs
• Strong understanding of Project Mgmt. infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and ERP solutions
• Industry experience (e.g., healthcare, public sector)
• Certifications such as ITIL, PMP

Base Salary Range: $185,000 - $200,000

NJHA Benefits: NJHA offers benefits and other compensation programs such as medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, salary deferral plan, pension, paid vacation, holidays and wellness days, paid sick days, short/long term disability, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, membership in a credit union, life insurance, employee discount programs, and use of an on-site fitness facility.

NJHA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.