Seattle Children's seeks a visionary and collaborative technology leader to serve as its next Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO). This is an exceptional opportunity to advance technology at one of the most respected children's healthcare organizations in the U.S.
Seattle Children’s is a premier pediatric academic medical center consistently ranked among the nation’s top children’s hospitals. Founded in 1907, it delivers comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, surgical, rehabilitative, behavioral, emergency, and outreach services to patients across Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho—the largest service region of any children’s hospital in the country. Seattle Children's is also a top ten research institute with over $235M in external funding.
Reporting to Chief Executive Officer Christopher Longhurst, MD, MS, and serving as an integral member of the leadership team, the CIO will lead all aspects of information services. Key priorities include developing, communicating, and executing the IT strategic plan; building and guiding a high‑performing, customer‑focused team; establishing effective IT governance; ensuring the continual optimization of the Workday ERP system; overseeing ongoing Epic EHR optimization and expansion of Seattle Children’s Community Connect program; creating and driving a comprehensive analytics strategy; and advancing the organization’s growth by leveraging AI and digital technologies—particularly through ensuring the successful launch and ongoing development of the new Innovation Center.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic technology executive with a track record of elevating and modernizing IT within a health system. This leader will excel at building consensus among clinical, research, and business stakeholders and collaborating with external technology partners. They will be skilled at developing and communicating a clear IT vision, aligning technology investments with organizational goals, and fostering strong partnerships across senior leadership. The CIO will be an engaging, team‑oriented leader capable of structuring and empowering a high‑performing team while developing talent across the organization. They will be a visible, relationship‑driven communicator who can unite stakeholders and drive change through collaboration and influence.
Inquiries, nominations and applications are invited. Please direct all application materials to Hillary Ross, Zach Durst, or Katie Mazzuckelli through the WittKieffer candidate portal by using the buttons below. Resumes may also be submitted directly via Email to [email protected]
The expected base salary range for this role is $630,000–$705,000 annually, depending on the selected candidate’s experience. This position also includes eligibility for an annual bonus and SERP. Final starting pay will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to education, industry experience, and relevant skills. Seattle Children's offers a competitive total compensation package that reflects each individual’s background, credentials, and expertise, along with a comprehensive benefits program.
The Seattle Children's values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.