Application Services Director

OUR COMMITMENT TO A HUMAN HIRING PROCESS

We believe every candidate deserves thoughtful consideration. That’s why we do not use AI or automated systems to review applications . Every application is reviewed by a real human member of our team. Because we take the time to give each submission the attention it deserves, our review process may take a little longer — and we genuinely appreciate your patience as we work through applications carefully and respectfully.

SERVICE AREA PREFERENCE

While we encourage all interested applicants to apply, we do give priority to those who live in , or near, our service counties: Santa Cruz, Monterey, Merced, San Benito, and Mariposa . Our mission of accessible, quality health care guided by local innovation leads everything we do, and having team members who are connected to the communities we serve strengthens our ability to deliver on that commitment.

We have an opportunity to join the Alliance as the Application Services Director overseeing the Application Services Department.

This position can be located in one of our service counties (Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, Santa Cruz, or San Benito) or remotely in California with expected travel to Alliance service area(s) approximately once a quarter. Must reside in California upon hire.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, this position:

Provides strategic management oversight in implementing, directing and monitoring the Alliance’s Application Services Department functions

Directs the Application Services Department, acts as a subject matter expert, and provides direction and advice on application development functions and overall business operations

Directs, manages and supervises Application Services Department staff

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Mission is to manage, develop, and integrate software solutions for the Alliance to ensure mission goals and regulatory requirements are processed efficiently, timely, and accurately. Our vision is to be a trusted partner in delivering software solutions and process automation, empowering Alliance staff to provide integrated member care and achieve operational excellence through efficiency, accuracy, and confidence. ​

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Be a well-seasoned leader with expertise in application lifecycle management

Have experience in large scale, enterprise software implementation (Claims, Care Management, ERP or CRM experience a plus)

Be well-versed in application development best practices, including the design of reference architecture

Enhance operations by establishing metrics, analyzing processes, and implementing standard methodologies and tools to ensure high-quality deliverables

Operationalize the organization's strategic vision for enterprise applications and operational efficiency

Have skill in reducing barriers and moving the work forward

Be collaborative and a true team player, with strength in mentoring teams

Be effective at managing priorities and deadlines and empowering teams to do their best work

Proactively leverage emerging technologies, automation, and AI (desirable) to enhance efficiency, resilience, and continuous improvement

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To read the full position description and list of requirements, click here .

Knowledge of:

Methods and techniques associated with executing the full Application Management Lifecycle (ALM) Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including analysis, technical design, development, testing, release, and support

Software development processes

Software and systems architecture development

Promoting and applying change management principles

Secure healthcare electronic information exchange, including protocol standards, messaging standards, data types and elements

Ability to:

Direct, manage, supervise, mentor, train and evaluate the work of staff

Provide leadership, facilitate meetings, and partner with and guide managers and employees in the resolution of issues

Act as a technical resource and explain complex laws, regulations, processes, and programs related to area of responsibility

Demonstrate strong analytical skills, accurately collect, manage and analyze data, identify issues, offer recommendations and potential consequences, and mitigate risk

Review and assess overall department function, core work, goals and structure, develop and implement short- and long-term planning to achieve strategic plans, and complete an annual department assessment

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or a related field

A minimum of ten years of experience related to application services and development and electronic data interchange, including a minimum of three years of experience in a healthcare environment and a minimum of three years of management-level experience (a Master’s degree may substitute for two years of the required experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience may b…