The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this is a key leadership role that directly impacts the future of the business, including ensuring the technical and analytical infrastructure to support the corporation’s medical value strategy and leading digital transformation initiatives to support Capital’s growth strategy. The CIO will be directly responsible for implementing the most up-to-date and proven technology and security solutions to further the growth and success of Capital, using innovation and creativity to leverage cutting-edge technology to ensure exceptional customer experience. The CIO will work in concert with the Executive Leadership Team and the overall technology team to support business operations by improving cost effectiveness, service quality, innovation, and enhancement.

Qualifications (including, But Not Limited To)

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (required); Master’s degree preferred
• Progressive experience in a senior management role within a health plan, large provider organization, and/or other health care entity including extensive savvy and expertise in the management of information processing and health care informatics technologies, resources, and systems
• Experience in a senior role, partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of IT, information management, business process management strategies, cloud computing, and emerging technologies such as Generative AI (GenAI)
• Proven experience in leading digital transformation initiatives and implementing advanced technologies in both shared and outsourced solutions, as well as support of in-house information and communication systems in multi-site computing
• Strong expertise in IT infrastructure, data management, cybersecurity, and compliance practices
• Significant experience in and knowledge of all facets of IT, including systems applications, database administration, financial systems, networks, telecommunications, computer hardware and software

The Organization

Capital Blue Cross serves a 21-county region in Central Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley by offering health insurance products, services and technology solutions that provide peace of mind and promote health and wellness for more than 800,000 covered lives. Capital Blue Cross employs approximately 2,000 employees, which includes more than 420 IT professionals across five departments. Headquartered in Harrisburg as an independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association, Capital Blue Cross serves central Pennsylvania and provides healthcare coverage and products to many nationally known companies. The company also operates several Capital Blue Cross Connect health and wellness centers across our service region that offer health plan consultations, fitness classes, health and nutrition coaching, and other personalized services to the general public.

For Confidential Consideration Or To Provide Recommendations, Please Contact

Hisham Siddiqi, Consultant, AMN Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search, 216-534-5318, [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Capital Blue Cross is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. As such Capital Blue Cross recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic(s).

Facility Location

Once an important settlement for Native American traders, the capital city of Pennsylvania now offers a charming mix of fascinating culture and history combined with the amenities of a booming modern-day metropolis. Located on the eastern shores of the Susquehanna River, Harrisburg is home to some noteworthy architecture and unique bridges and buildings. Be sure to visit the towering State Capitol building, modeled after the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

Job Benefits

About the Company: At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.