Common use of Strategy & Planning Clause in Contracts

Strategy & Planning. As a member of the senior executive team, support the Company’s strategic and operational governance processes. • Create a technology vision that establishes the strategic, tactical and philosophical framework for the Information Systems Department functions. • Lead the Information Systems Department strategic and operational planning process in support of the Company’s objectives, promoting innovation, prioritizing initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment and management of current and future IT systems across the organization. • Establish annual Information Systems Department objectives, and direct the development and revision of operating policies and procedures. • Develop and maintain an Information Systems Department organizational structure and a strong team that supports the IT needs of the business. • Identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems and resources, including staffing, sourcing, purchasing and in-house development. • As appropriate, assess and recommend on the improvements/re-engineering of the Information Systems organization. • Develop, monitor and control the Information Systems annual operating and capital budgets, and develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives. • Direct the development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan. • Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define business and systems opportunities and requirements for new technology implementations. • Approve, prioritize and control projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development and installation of major information systems. • Review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts, and pursue master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale. • Define and communicate Company plans, policies and standards for acquiring, implementing, and operating IT systems. • Document, present, and communicate information system implementation project status and budgets in a clear and concise manner both formally and informally. • Ensure continuous delivery of IT services through oversight of service level agreements with end users and monitoring of IT systems performance. • Ensure IT policies, procedures and systems comply with HIPAA and Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx requirements, as well as other applicable laws and regulations. • Establish lines of control for current and proposed information systems. • Keep current with trends and issues in IT and the healthcare industry, including current and emerging technologies, opportunities and risks pertinent to the current and future interests of the Company. Advise, counsel, and educate executives and management on the competitive or financial impact of these trends and issues. • Promote and oversee strategic relationships between internal IT resources and external entities, including government, vendors and partner organizations. • Direct the recruitment, development and retention of Information Systems Department staff in accordance with corporate budgetary objectives and personnel policies.