IT PEOPLE MANAGER

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
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The IT People Manager will be responsible for implementing and overseeing dedicated people strategies that promote core cultural values and strong performance. The role will play an indispensable part in the IT organization’s future by matching talent to the right roles needed to support growth in the department. The role will drive the execution of annual processes, such as talent management, performance management, and the compensation cycle, as well as oversee employee relations issues. This role will have a large number of direct reports and manage a team with diverse talents and backgrounds.

3-5 years required

6-10 years preferred

Bachelors preferred

Health Information Technology, Health Information Management, Computer Science, or other related field of study

Professional Licensure (such a R.N.) and Industry Certifications in lieu of Bachelor’s degree; equivalent work experience considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree

Professional Licensure (such as R.N.) in lieu of Bachelor’s degree
Industry-specific certification(s) that align with job-related responsibilities in lieu of Bachelor’s degree

Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
3+ years in diverse and increasing leadership roles across business or Information Technology area(s).
Demonstrates Change Agent effectiveness. Identifies and acts upon opportunities for continuous improvement as well as transformational change where warranted. Demonstrates personal commitment to change through actions and words. Mobilized others to support change through times of stress and uncertainty. 
Demonstrates Influence. Communicates ideas or positions in a persuasive manner that builds support, agreement, and commitment. Takes actions that directly or indirectly influence others in order to create buy-in, gain trust, motivate actions and win concessions without damaging relationships.
Demonstrates Relationship-building. Effectively negotiates and builds coalitions internally and externally to achieve missions and objectives. Possesses skills in empathy and conflict management. 
Demonstrates Empowerment. Encourages others to take appropriate accountability for their work. Provides information, training and resources necessary to enable others to make expedient, practical decisions that impact the performance and success of an event or project, as well as successful career arcs for professionals.
Demonstrates Self-confidence. Makes sound decisions, takes risks and accepts responsibility for own actions, regardless of outcome. 
Demonstrates Outcome-driven focus. Focuses on desired results and business outcomes. Sets and achieves challenging goals. Clearly defines mutual expectations of self and others in a team setting. Takes appropriate actions to ensure obligations are met.

Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and matrix-structured environment.

Preferred:

Demonstrates Innovative thinking. Applies original thought to existing and emerging technological methods, processes, products and services. 
Demonstrates Strategic thinking. Examines issues and creates plans with a long-term perspective. Generates ideas and critically evaluates future scenarios. Applies external and internal factors to strategy development.