Vice President of Advisory Services

Summary

Join Healthlink Advisors as the Vice President of Advisory Consulting, a key role providing expert advisory services to hospitals and health systems nationwide. You will work with C-suite executives to deliver impactful strategies for enterprise information technology operations. This position requires a forward-thinking leader with extensive IT leadership experience in large health systems and proven consulting expertise. You will join a high-performing team, driving measurable outcomes for clients and supporting the firm's growth. The role involves managing consulting engagements, providing interim leadership, and building strong client relationships. You will also contribute to firm leadership through tool development, thought leadership, and mentorship.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in IT leadership roles within large health systems, such as Chief Information Officer (CIO), Deputy CIO, or senior IT executive
• 5+ years of healthcare IT consulting experience in a client-facing role, advising hospitals, health systems, or other healthcare providers
• Extensive experience managing responsibilities for consulting engagements, from scope definition to final delivery
• Expertise in IT governance, organizational strategy, and decision-making frameworks within healthcare environments
• Proven experience serving as an interim CIO or senior IT leader, stabilizing and guiding healthcare organizations through periods of leadership change
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence C-level executives (CIOs, COOs, VPs) in healthcare organizations
• Ability to assess complex healthcare IT environments, identify gaps, and recommend clear, practical solutions
• Experience leading large-scale change and transformation initiatives in health systems
• Skilled in building trust, credibility, and long-term relationships with healthcare clients
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities
• Confident, articulate, and polished in high-pressure client interactions
• Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating with other advisors, consultants, and client stakeholders
• Passion for learning, growth, and delivering value to clients

Responsibilities

• Manage responsibilities for management consulting engagements, including project planning, execution, and successful client delivery
• Lead consulting engagements in a variety of areas, such as: IT Assessments
• Provide CIO coaching and leadership development
• Create and mentor on Governance
• Develop IT Strategic Planning and Roadmaps
• Conduct System Selections and Vendor Evaluations
• Perform Enterprise Imaging Assessments
• Develop Population Health Technology-Enabled Strategies
• Manage IT Financial Management and Cost Optimization
• Negotiate Contracts and Manage Vendors
• Rationalize Applications and Vendors
• Develop technology assessments and plans
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on enterprise IT strategy, governance models, and operational improvements
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with client executives (CIOs, COOs, and IT leaders), positioning Healthlink Advisors as a strategic partner
• Ensure engagements are delivered on time, within budget, and exceed client expectations
• Contribute to the development of best-practice tools, templates, and methodologies for firm-wide use
• Support the firm’s perspective creation by writing perspectives, industry reports, and case studies
• Represent Healthlink Advisors at industry forums, panels, and conferences, sharing expertise and elevating the firm’s profile
• Collaborate with the broader advisory team to refine best practices and enhance client delivery
• Mentor junior consultants and team members, providing career development support, technical guidance, and engagement oversight
• Serve as an interim CIO or senior IT leader for client organizations, offering continuity and stability during leadership transitions
• Provide CIO coaching and mentorship to support IT leaders as they navigate challenges and seize new opportunities
• Design, implement, and mentor clients on effective IT governance frameworks that align technology investments with business goals
• Lead change management initiatives for health systems undergoing technology transformations, mergers, or significant operational shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Certification in healthcare IT frameworks such as ITIL, Lean Six Sigma, or PMP
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HITRUST) and industry standards in healthcare IT

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off
• Remote work with periodic travel to client sites as needed