Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what vantive aspires to deliver.
we believe vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.
your role at vantive:
the consultant, infrastructure relationship lead serves as a strategic liaison between the it infrastructure organization and it business relationship managers, fostering collaboration to align technology solutions with business strategies. This role drives the delivery of integrated it solutions, ensuring maximum return on it investments while enhancing service delivery and value. The leader oversees system development, integration, and it operations, and supports the organization’s goals through innovative and efficient it practices.
what you'll do:
business relationship management:
* build and maintain strategic relationships between it and internal/external stakeholders.
* develop technology strategies aligned with business objectives to maximize organizational value.
* facilitate service level agreement (sla) negotiations to enhance client satisfaction.
* guide business stakeholders in project prioritization, cost-benefit analyses, and alignment with it governance and standards.
* champion cross-departmental synergies and joint project initiatives to streamline it solutions.
* lead annual it budgeting, planning processes, and expenditure tracking for assigned business units.
it architecture, integration, and development:
* oversee the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of it systems using agile methodologies.
* ensure systems interoperability and scalable architecture to meet organizational needs.
* define and enforce change control and governance procedures to manage application development and integration.
* participate in technology pilots and innovation initiatives, providing expertise in testing, implementation, and project planning.
leadership and strategic planning:
* establish team objectives, allocate resources, and monitor project outcomes to ensure high-quality service delivery.
* develop operational and capital budgets, conduct risk analyses, and propose cost-effective it solutions.
* manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiations, performance evaluations, and quality assurance.
innovation and technology trends:
* stay abreast of emerging it technologies and trends, identifying opportunities to enhance business operations.
* propose innovative it solutions to address business challenges and support strategic goals.
* represent the it organization at internal and external forums, sharing knowledge and insights on technological advancements.
communication and collaboration:
* act as a trusted advisor to business units, ensuring transparency and alignment in it initiatives.
* deliver presentations and reports to stakeholders on it strategies, projects, and outcomes.
* maintain regular communication with regional it teams, fostering a unified approach to technology implementation and support.
supervision and oversight:
* directly supervise a team of it professionals, setting objectives, assigning work, and monitoring performance.
* provide indirect supervision of project teams, regional it staff, and external consultants.
* oversee vendor support teams to ensure timely and effective resolution of technical issues.
what you'll bring:
* strong ability to bridge it solutions with business needs and strategies.
* extensive experience in it infrastructure, application development, and project management.
* proficiency in agile methodologies, it governance frameworks, and strategic planning.
* exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills with a focus on team development.
* knowledge of it systems integration, network infrastructure, and cloud services (aws, azure, gcp).
* hands-on experience with sdwan, automation tools (ansible, python), and modern collaboration tools.
* bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (master’s preferred).
* minimum of 10 years of experience in it leadership and large-scale project management.
* certifications such as aws solutions architect, cisco ccnp/ccie, or equivalent are highly desirable.
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