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The Senior Director of Information Technologies is responsible for planning designing and implementing information systems and technologies for large and/or multiple areas of the organization. Other responsibilities include research, development and application of new information system technologies to support the goals of managing and operating the organizations IT division.
Responsibilities
- Directs the utilization of information system resources and plans, designs, and implements organization wide information systems and technologies for large and/or multiple areas of the organization.
- Assigns and coordinates the work of Information Technologies staff, contractors and vendors. Provides overall technical leadership within a structure that is consistently expanding through organization wide system development and departmental utilization of microcomputers.
- Coordinates planning, design, implementation, and technical support of information systems, networks, and departmental applications.
- Collaborates with the CIO in establishing organizational goals for information systems and technologies.
- Directs the development of the Information Technologies operating budget and maintains required controls to assure compliance with budgeted expenses, resources, and staff projections.
- Responsible for the development of organization-wide systems standards (hardware, software, network systems) policies and procedures.
- Responsible for development and implementation of information systems disaster recovery plans.
- Develops staff and monitor programs to support production services including staffing, standards, productivity analysis, cost factors, benefits realization, and operations processing.
- Coordinates, develops, and executes program for continual measurement of the organizations information systems, and communication networks performance and effectiveness.
- Ensures the provision of cost efficient information services and systems. Anticipate developments in fields of information technology. Write recommendations for management review of enhancements to existing systems through ongoing review.
- Oversee and drive the Epic Beaker AP/CP multi-year implementation project, support, and ongoing operational performance.
- Partner with pathology, laboratory, clinical, and executive leadership to align LIS capabilities with organizational goals.
- Direct Beaker teams including analysts, manager, director and any project leaders.
- Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements.
- Manage laboratory system integrations including middleware, automation platforms, instruments, and external reference labs.
- Establish and maintain governance, change management, testing, and release management processes.
- Lead large-scale projects involving laboratory transformation, workflow optimization, interoperability, and digital innovation.
- Develop and manage operational and capital budgets, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations.
- Drive operational excellence through KPI monitoring, analytics, incident management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Performs other related duties.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration and/or Information Systems with course work in Computer Science or equivalent; Masters preferred.
Experience:
- 15 years of progressive information systems management experience preferably in a health care field.
- Must have strong technical ability in Epic beaker implementation and a strong preference with someone who has experience with the SCC to Epic beaker transformation.
- Must have a solid understanding of the lab operations and systems and its workings.
- Epic Beaker Certification highly preferred.
Employer Description
Strength through Unity and Inclusion
The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.
About the Mount Sinai Health System:
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
Compensation
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $183854 - $289990 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Description
The Senior Director of Information Technologies is responsible for planning designing and implementing information systems and technologies for large and/or multiple areas of the organization. Other responsibilities include research, development and application of new information system technologies to support the goals of managing and operating the organizations IT division.
Responsibilities
- Directs the utilization of information system resources and plans, designs, and implements organization wide information systems and technologies for large and/or multiple areas of the organization.
- Assigns and coordinates the work of Information Technologies staff, contractors and vendors. Provides overall technical leadership within a structure that is consistently expanding through organization wide system development and departmental utilization of microcomputers.
- Coordinates planning, design, implementation, and technical support of information systems, networks, and departmental applications.
- Collaborates with the CIO in establishing organizational goals for information systems and technologies.
- Directs the development of the Information Technologies operating budget and maintains required controls to assure compliance with budgeted expenses, resources, and staff projections.
- Responsible for the development of organization-wide systems standards (hardware, software, network systems) policies and procedures.
- Responsible for development and implementation of information systems disaster recovery plans.
- Develops staff and monitor programs to support production services including staffing, standards, productivity analysis, cost factors, benefits realization, and operations processing.
- Coordinates, develops, and executes program for continual measurement of the organizations information systems, and communication networks performance and effectiveness.
- Ensures the provision of cost efficient information services and systems. Anticipate developments in fields of information technology. Write recommendations for management review of enhancements to existing systems through ongoing review.
- Oversee and drive the Epic Beaker AP/CP multi-year implementation project, support, and ongoing operational performance.
- Partner with pathology, laboratory, clinical, and executive leadership to align LIS capabilities with organizational goals.
- Direct Beaker teams including analysts, manager, director and any project leaders.
- Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements.
- Manage laboratory system integrations including middleware, automation platforms, instruments, and external reference labs.
- Establish and maintain governance, change management, testing, and release management processes.
- Lead large-scale projects involving laboratory transformation, workflow optimization, interoperability, and digital innovation.
- Develop and manage operational and capital budgets, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations.
- Drive operational excellence through KPI monitoring, analytics, incident management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Performs other related duties.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration and/or Information Systems with course work in Computer Science or equivalent; Masters preferred.
Experience:
- 15 years of progressive information systems management experience preferably in a health care field.
- Must have strong technical ability in Epic beaker implementation and a strong preference with someone who has experience with the SCC to Epic beaker transformation.
- Must have a solid understanding of the lab operations and systems and its workings.
- Epic Beaker Certification highly preferred.
Employer Description
Strength through Unity and Inclusion
The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.
About the Mount Sinai Health System:
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
Compensation
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $183854 - $289990 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in IT Director
Align your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes IT Director petitions where the applicant's degree is in a general field like business. Document how your specific major directly supports systems architecture, IT governance, or infrastructure oversight responsibilities listed in the job description.
Check the LCA wage level before accepting
Run the offered title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before signing anything. IT Director roles filed at wage level I or II may signal a mismatch that invites an RFE, while level III or IV filings reflect senior compensation more accurately.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt H-1B sponsors. IT Director roles at these organizations let you skip the lottery entirely and file any time of year, which matters if you're mid-status or on a tight timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to filter by H-1B filing history
Search IT Director openings on Migrate Mate to see which employers have verified H-1B LCA filings for this role. This lets you prioritize companies with documented sponsorship intent rather than guessing from a job posting.
Request premium processing in your offer negotiation
USCIS premium processing cuts the I-129 adjudication window to 15 business days. Employers aren't required to pay for it, but IT Director hires often have flexibility to negotiate this into the offer, especially when a project start date is time-sensitive.
Document your managerial scope before the petition is filed
IT Director petitions sometimes draw RFEs questioning whether the role truly requires a specialty degree versus general management experience. Prepare an organizational chart, a breakdown of direct reports, and a summary of technical systems you'll own before your employer files.
H-1B Visa IT Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. USCIS evaluates the actual job duties, not just the title. If the role involves setting technical architecture, managing enterprise systems, or overseeing cybersecurity infrastructure, it typically satisfies the specialty occupation standard. Generic management duties with no technical degree requirement can lead to an RFE.
What happens to my H-1B if I'm promoted from IT Manager to IT Director at the same company?
A material change in job duties, title, or work location generally requires an amended H-1B petition filed with USCIS before the change takes effect. A promotion to IT Director that significantly expands your responsibilities or changes your SOC code qualifies as a material change. Your employer should file an amended I-129 with an updated LCA reflecting the new title, duties, and wage level to keep your status valid.
How do I find companies that actively sponsor H-1B visas for IT Director positions?
Search IT Director roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filing histories for this specific title. DOL LCA disclosure data shows which companies have filed for IT leadership roles and at what wage levels, so you can focus your applications on employers with a documented track record rather than those who list sponsorship as a possibility.
Can an IT Director role be filed as cap-exempt to avoid the H-1B lottery?
Cap-exempt filing is available if your employer qualifies, not based on the role itself. Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities can sponsor H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. IT Director positions at qualifying institutions can be filed at any time of year with no lottery exposure. Commercial employers, including most tech companies and corporations, are subject to the cap and the annual registration process.
What documentation should I prepare to support an H-1B petition for an IT Director role?
Your employer will need an LCA certified by DOL before filing the I-129 with USCIS. On your end, gather your academic credentials, degree equivalency evaluations if your degree is from outside the U.S., and a detailed resume showing technical responsibilities rather than general management tasks. An organizational chart showing your reporting structure and a breakdown of the technical systems you'll oversee strengthens the specialty occupation argument, particularly if USCIS issues an RFE.