Senior Director, IT Strategy and Delivery

The US Oncology Network•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The US Oncology Network is looking for a Senior Director, IT Strategy and Delivery to join our team at Texas Oncology . This role is hybrid / remote, with flexibility for remote work; however, candidates must reside in the state of Texas. Regular collaboration with Texas Oncology leadership and teams based in the Irving / Dallas area is expected. Periodic in‑person presence may be required for key planning sessions, executive reviews, clinical engagement, or major deployments. Limited travel within Texas may be required; occasional out‑of‑state travel may occur based on business needs. As a part of The US Oncology Network , Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 280+ sites across Texas, our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis. The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care. What does the Senior Director, IT Strategy and Delivery do? The Senior Director, IT Strategy & Delivery is a senior enterprise technology leader accountable for end‑to‑end technical strategy, architecture, and delivery execution supporting the Texas Oncology digital roadmap. This role owns technical outcomes, not just delivery mechanics—ensuring initiatives are architected correctly, integrated securely, implemented with rigor, and operationally sustainable at scale. This leader serves as the single point of accountability for technical delivery across Texas Oncology, spanning application architecture, systems integration, infrastructure readiness, data interoperability, vendor execution, and deployment governance. The role requires deep technical judgment, decisive leadership, and the ability to translate complex clinical and operational needs into executable, high‑quality technology solutions. Operating at an executive level, the Senior Director is a member of the Texas Oncology IT Leadership team, and will partner with clinical leadership, operations, and external vendors to ensure solutions are technically sound, clinically safe, and business‑aligned, with clear ownership for risks, decisions, and outcomes. Qualifications The ideal candidate for the position will have the following background and experience: 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise technology leadership, including senior accountability for large‑scale, complex initiatives Demonstrated experience owning technical strategy, architecture, and delivery outcomes for mission‑critical systems Proven ability to lead cross‑functional and cross‑organizational technical teams at scale Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and make decisions in high‑ambiguity, high‑stakes environments Experience operating in regulated environments with strong governance expectations Bachelor’s degree in technology, engineering, or a related field Preferred Attributes Healthcare technology experience, particularly in clinical systems, interoperability, or provider‑based workflows Experience partnering closely with physicians, clinical leaders, or care delivery operations Advanced degree in technology, engineering, or business Experience modernizing legacy platforms while supporting active clinical operations Strong background in vendor‑led delivery models with multiple strategic partners Experience leading projects and programs that leverage AI both as project tools and as part of the end point solution PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal range. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent interaction with corporate and field staff, as well as external customers and contacts. Work may require some travel. Responsibilities The essential duties and responsibilities: Enterprise Technical Delivery Leadership Own end‑to‑end technical delivery for the Texas Oncology digital roadmap, including solution architecture, integration design, development oversight, testing strategy, deployment planning, and post‑go‑live operational readiness. Serve as the single point of accountability for technical delivery outcomes across all execution models. Owns accountability for final technical outcomes, quality, and business results independent of reporting lines Establish and enforce enterprise technical standards, delivery governance models, and quality gates to ensure solutions meet performance, security, and reliability expectations. Accountable for technical readiness for production, including system stability, scalability, availability, and supportability. Partner with the Transformation Office and other Texas Oncology IT sub functions on a clear transition plan for projects to on going support by the relevant IT sub function Drive proactive risk identification, mitigation, and executive‑level escalation across complex, multi‑workstream initiatives. Technology Strategy & Architecture Alignment Partner with Texas Oncology Transformation Office to translate enterprise and clinical priorities into executable technical strategies and delivery roadmaps. Own forward‑looking architecture and integration blueprints for core platforms, ensuring interoperability and long‑term sustainability. Balance near‑term delivery demands with long‑term architectural integrity, technical debt management, and platform evolution. Provide authoritative technical input into investment decisions, sequencing, and trade‑off discussions. Vendor & Partner Accountability Lead technical oversight of strategic vendors and delivery partners, ensuring architectural compliance, quality execution, and contractual accountability. Establish and maintain objective vendor performance management, including scorecards, delivery metrics, and service‑level adherence. Drive vendor neutrality through capability‑based evaluation, technical merit, and total cost of ownership considerations. Executive Leadership, Governance & Communication Lead and develop senior technical leaders and multidisciplinary delivery teams, fostering a culture of accountability, engineering rigor, and disciplined execution. Communicate complex technical topics—risks, dependencies, trade‑offs, and decisions—clearly to executive leadership, governance bodies, and clinical stakeholders. Maintain delivery transparency through clear documentation, decision frameworks, and governance cadence. Model and reinforce a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. Technical Requirements This role requires deep, hands‑on technical leadership experience, including: Enterprise application architecture and systems integration across heterogeneous platforms Interoperability frameworks and data exchange patterns (e.g., APIs, messaging, data pipelines) Cloud and hybrid infrastructure concepts, including scalability, resiliency, and security controls Production readiness disciplines, including performance testing, release management, and post‑deployment support models Technology risk management, including security, reliability, and compliance considerations Oversight of complex, multi‑vendor technical ecosystems

Requirements

15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise technology leadership, including senior accountability for large‑scale, complex initiatives
Demonstrated experience owning technical strategy, architecture, and delivery outcomes for mission‑critical systems
Proven ability to lead cross‑functional and cross‑organizational technical teams at scale
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and make decisions in high‑ambiguity, high‑stakes environments
Experience operating in regulated environments with strong governance expectations
Bachelor’s degree in technology, engineering, or a related field
Enterprise application architecture and systems integration across heterogeneous platforms
Interoperability frameworks and data exchange patterns (e.g., APIs, messaging, data pipelines)
Cloud and hybrid infrastructure concepts, including scalability, resiliency, and security controls
Production readiness disciplines, including performance testing, release management, and post‑deployment support models
Technology risk management, including security, reliability, and compliance considerations
Oversight of complex, multi‑vendor technical ecosystems

Nice To Haves

Healthcare technology experience, particularly in clinical systems, interoperability, or provider‑based workflows
Experience partnering closely with physicians, clinical leaders, or care delivery operations
Advanced degree in technology, engineering, or business
Experience modernizing legacy platforms while supporting active clinical operations
Strong background in vendor‑led delivery models with multiple strategic partners
Experience leading projects and programs that leverage AI both as project tools and as part of the end point solution

Responsibilities

Own end‑to‑end technical delivery for the Texas Oncology digital roadmap, including solution architecture, integration design, development oversight, testing strategy, deployment planning, and post‑go‑live operational readiness.
Serve as the single point of accountability for technical delivery outcomes across all execution models.
Owns accountability for final technical outcomes, quality, and business results independent of reporting lines
Establish and enforce enterprise technical standards, delivery governance models, and quality gates to ensure solutions meet performance, security, and reliability expectations.
Accountable for technical readiness for production, including system stability, scalability, availability, and supportability.
Partner with the Transformation Office and other Texas Oncology IT sub functions on a clear transition plan for projects to on going support by the relevant IT sub function
Drive proactive risk identification, mitigation, and executive‑level escalation across complex, multi‑workstream initiatives.
Partner with Texas Oncology Transformation Office to translate enterprise and clinical priorities into executable technical strategies and delivery roadmaps.
Own forward‑looking architecture and integration blueprints for core platforms, ensuring interoperability and long‑term sustainability.
Balance near‑term delivery demands with long‑term architectural integrity, technical debt management, and platform evolution.
Provide authoritative technical input into investment decisions, sequencing, and trade‑off discussions.
Lead technical oversight of strategic vendors and delivery partners, ensuring architectural compliance, quality execution, and contractual accountability.
Establish and maintain objective vendor performance management, including scorecards, delivery metrics, and service‑level adherence.
Drive vendor neutrality through capability‑based evaluation, technical merit, and total cost of ownership considerations.
Lead and develop senior technical leaders and multidisciplinary delivery teams, fostering a culture of accountability, engineering rigor, and disciplined execution.
Communicate complex technical topics—risks, dependencies, trade‑offs, and decisions—clearly to executive leadership, governance bodies, and clinical stakeholders.
Maintain delivery transparency through clear documentation, decision frameworks, and governance cadence.
Model and reinforce a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.