Vice President, AI Transformation Technology

Summary

The Vice President of AI and Transformational Technology, reporting to the Chief Information and Digital Execution Officer (CIDEO), serves as Beacon Health System's enterprise executive leader responsible for artificial intelligence and transformational technology as a core health system function, setting enterprise direction, establishing standards, and delivering measurable outcomes across all business units.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
• This role holds enterprise accountability equivalent to other Vice Presidents, with authority spanning strategy, governance, investment prioritization, and operational performance across artificial intelligence and transformational technology.
• The role owns the full AI lifecycle-from governance and ethics to deployment, workforce enablement, and performance measurement-with ultimate accountability for where and how AI is applied across the organization.
• Operating at the intersection of clinical operations, executive leadership, and information technology, the Vice President provides system-wide leadership across all hospitals and business units, driving alignment beyond direct reporting structures.
• The role builds and leads a high-performing, enterprise AI and transformation function and establishes scalable capabilities that reduce vendor dependency, accelerate time-to-value, and advance Beacon's position in responsible AI adoption.
• The Vice President owns the enterprise AI portfolio-prioritizing investments, governing deployment, and tracking value realization in partnership with Finance and operational leaders.
• As a standing member of senior leadership forums, this role drives and owns enterprise AI and transformation strategy in partnership with executive leadership and is accountable for system-wide value realization, risk posture, and adoption performance.

Enterprise Scope & Impact

• Transformational technology encompasses the platforms, partnerships, and capabilities that fundamentally redefine how work is performed across Beacon-spanning intelligent automation, Microsoft 365 and Power Platform, agentic and generative AI, partner innovation, and citizen-developer enablement-distinct from traditional IT infrastructure.
• Accountable for enterprise-wide AI and transformational technology, this role leads strategy, execution, and performance to drive adoption at scale and deliver measurable impact across all hospitals, service lines, and business units-enhancing workforce productivity, accelerating innovation, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the system.
• Direct influence over multi-year capital and operating investments.
• Responsible for system-level outcomes including financial performance, workforce productivity, patient experience, and clinical quality enabled by AI.
• Positions Beacon as a regional and national leader in responsible AI adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive Beacon's AI strategy including investment and roadmap sequencing.
• Serve as peer executive to clinical and operational leaders.
• Define metrics and report value realization to executive leadership and Board.
• Hold final authority on AI governance and investment prioritization.
• Accountable for enterprise AI portfolio performance and ROI.
• Lead enterprise AI governance, ethics, and compliance frameworks, including patient safety, equity, and bias oversight.
• Build and scale Microsoft 365 and automation capabilities.
• Oversee vendor AI ecosystem performance and lifecycle management.
• Drive enterprise AI literacy and adoption.
• Own AI investment portfolio with Finance partnership.
• Deliver system-level financial impact including cost optimization and productivity gains.

Leadership Competencies

• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education & Experience

• Master's degree required; advanced clinical or technical degrees preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in AI, digital transformation, or technology innovation.
• Demonstrated enterprise leadership experience and Board engagement.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive measurable outcomes.
• Strong expertise in AI technologies, governance, and healthcare regulations.

Success Profile

• Established enterprise AI operating model with executive adoption.
• Delivered measurable financial and operational AI value.
• Achieved broad workforce engagement and AI literacy.
• Positioned the organization as a leader in responsible AI.

Working Conditions

• Works in an office environment.
• May experience some mental/visual fatigue due to continued use of computer equipment.

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position.