Associate Hospital Administrator & Chief Information and Digital Transformation Officer

Associate Hospital Administrator, Chief Information and Digital Transformation Officer

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC), a progressive, 456-bed university-affiliated teaching hospital, is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as its Associate Hospital Administrator, Chief Information and Digital Transformation Officer (CIDTO). This executive-level role is an exciting opportunity to shape the hospital's digital future, leading innovative technology and informatics initiatives that directly enhance patient care and operational excellence.

As a member of the executive leadership team, the CIDTO will play a pivotal role in creating a unified, data-driven, and digitally transformed healthcare environment. This newly established role reflects ARMC's commitment to leveraging modern technology and informatics to deliver exceptional outcomes in a fast-evolving digital healthcare landscape. Step into a transformative executive role at ARMC and shape the future of digital health!

Salary and benefits include a competitive salary range of $149,947.20 - $215,155.20 annually, full benefits, 3% annual across the board salary increases in February 2026, bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to step 16, modified benefit option with a wage differential of 4% above the base salary rate, up to $223,761 annually, and a range of other benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement plans, education reimbursement, and wellness programs.

The opportunity at ARMC is to transform care, advance technology, and lead with purpose. This newly created executive role was established to meet the growing need for a unified, strategic approach to digital transformation and information management. The Associate Hospital Administrator & Chief Information and Digital Transformation Officer will serve as the hospital's primary leader in this space, bringing together information management, clinical informatics, and project management under one centralized vision. This role was designed to provide focused, enterprise-level oversight of digital initiatives and to lead ARMC's journey into a more agile, data-driven future.

Key roles and responsibilities include strategic leadership, digital transformation and technology operations, project management and process improvement, governance, budget and vendor management, team development and organizational culture, stakeholder engagement and communication, and performance and compliance.

ARMC is a 456-bed, university-affiliated teaching hospital operated by San Bernardino County and licensed by the California Department of Public Health. Located on a 70-acre campus in Colton, California, ARMC is a leading healthcare institution serving the Inland Empire. We are home to nationally recognized programs, including the Edward G. Hirschman Regional Burn Center, the Dev A. GnanaDev Level I Trauma Center, a comprehensive stroke center, a behavioral health center, and five family health centers. The medical center also offers over 40 outpatient specialty services and plays a vital role in advancing community wellness and education. As the primary teaching hospital for the California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), ARMC is committed to training the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Why choose ARMC? Transformational leadership, supportive executive team, Epic environment, public sector advantage, and resources to innovate.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Public, Business, or Healthcare Administration, or closely related field; master's highly preferred. Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible leadership in Information Management or Clinical Informatics, preferably in a hospital or health system that included experience in strategic planning, innovation, cybersecurity, budgeting, and enterprise-level project management. Highly desired : expertise in Epic EHR systems and digital health platforms and Lean Management Certification.

Desired qualifications include strategic vision, healthcare technology expertise, leadership and influence, project management, innovation and agility, cybersecurity and risk management, collaboration and communication.

Application procedure : qualified candidates are invited to apply online at www.sbcounty.gov / jobs or submit a detailed resume and cover letter to ExecRecruit@hr.sbcounty.gov. The application and / or application materials submitted should clearly demonstrate how the candidate meets and exceeds the minimum qualifications and possesses experience in all of the required areas. Priority application review : applications received by Monday, July 28, 2025, will be included in the first review / processing of applications; subsequent reviews may be conducted as needed to meet business needs. Apply as soon as possible as recruitment may close at any time once sufficient qualified applications are received.