Vice President of Advisory Services

Job Title: Vice President of Advisory Consulting
Location: Remote (Travel as Required)

About Healthlink Advisors

Healthlink Advisors is a premier healthcare information technology advisory firm dedicated to transforming healthcare operations and IT for hospitals and health systems across the United States. Our firm emphasizes healthcare-specific focus, client referral-driven growth, and proven continuity planning expertise. We specialize in IT strategy, enterprise imaging, business continuity planning, and interim leadership to support hospitals in achieving their strategic goals. Our deeply experienced advisory team is driven by a shared mission to create lasting value for our clients.

Position Summary

Healthlink Advisors is seeking a Vice President of Advisory Consulting to join our advisory team. This key position will provide expert advisory consulting services to hospitals and health systems nationwide. The Vice President will work with C-suite executives, including Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Operating Officers (COOs), Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and IT leaders, to deliver impactful strategies for enterprise information technology operations, governance planning, and interim CIO leadership.

This role requires a forward-thinking, results-oriented leader with extensive IT leadership experience within large health systems, combined with proven consulting expertise. The successful candidate will join a high-performing advisory team, driving measurable outcomes for clients, promoting operational excellence, and supporting Healthlink Advisors' growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Consulting Leadership & Engagement Management

• Engagement Oversight: Manage responsibilities for management consulting engagements, including project planning, execution, and successful client delivery.
• Engagement Areas: Lead consulting engagements in a variety of areas, such as:
  • IT Assessments
  • Interim Leadership and Support
  • CIO Coaching and Leadership Development
  • Governance Creation and Mentorship
  • IT Strategic Planning and Roadmap Development
  • System Selections and Vendor Evaluations
  • Enterprise Imaging Assessments
  • Population Health Technology-Enabled Strategies
  • IT Financial Management and Cost Optimization
  • Contract Negotiation and Vendor Management
  • Application and Vendor Rationalization
  • Technology assessments and plans
• Advisory Leadership: Provide strategic guidance to clients on enterprise IT strategy, governance models, and operational improvements.
• Client Relationship Management: Build strong, trust-based relationships with client executives (CIOs, COOs, and IT leaders), positioning Healthlink Advisors as a strategic partner.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure engagements are delivered on time, within budget, and exceed client expectations.

Firm Leadership & Internal Contributions

• Tool & Methodology Development: Contribute to the development of best-practice tools, templates, and methodologies for firm-wide use.
• Thought Leadership: Support the firm’s perspective creation by writing perspectives, industry reports, and case studies.
• Industry Participation: Represent Healthlink Advisors at industry forums, panels, and conferences, sharing expertise and elevating the firm’s profile.
• Collaborative Leadership: Collaborate with the broader advisory team to refine best practices and enhance client delivery.
• Mentorship & Development: Mentor junior consultants and team members, providing career development support, technical guidance, and engagement oversight.

Advisory & Interim Leadership

• Interim CIO & Leadership Roles: Serve as an interim CIO or senior IT leader for client organizations, offering continuity and stability during leadership transitions.
• Executive Coaching: Provide CIO coaching and mentorship to support IT leaders as they navigate challenges and seize new opportunities.
• Governance Leadership: Design, implement, and mentor clients on effective IT governance frameworks that align technology investments with business goals.
• Change Leadership: Lead change management initiatives for health systems undergoing technology transformations, mergers, or significant operational shifts.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, candidates must possess the following qualifications:

Experience & Background

• Healthcare IT Leadership: 10+ years of experience in  IT leadership roles within large health systems, such as Chief Information Officer (CIO), Deputy CIO, or senior IT executive.
• Consulting Experience: 5+ years of healthcare IT consulting experience in a client-facing role, advising hospitals, health systems, or other healthcare providers.
• Engagement Leadership: Extensive experience managing responsibilities for consulting engagements, from scope definition to final delivery.
• Governance & Strategy Expertise: Expertise in IT governance, organizational strategy, and decision-making frameworks within healthcare environments.
• Interim Leadership: Proven experience serving as an interim CIO or senior IT leader, stabilizing and guiding healthcare organizations through periods of leadership change.
• Client-Focused: Demonstrated ability to engage and influence C-level executives (CIOs, COOs, VPs) in healthcare organizations.

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to assess complex healthcare IT environments, identify gaps, and recommend clear, practical solutions.
• Change Management: Experience leading large-scale change and transformation initiatives in health systems.
• Client Relationship Management: Skilled in building trust, credibility, and long-term relationships with healthcare clients.
• Operational Excellence: Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Executive Presence: Confident, articulate, and polished in high-pressure client interactions.
• Collaborative Leader: Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating with other advisors, consultants, and client stakeholders.
• Growth Mindset: Passion for learning, growth, and delivering value to clients.

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.

Why Join Healthlink Advisors?

At Healthlink Advisors, you will have the opportunity to influence the future of healthcare IT across the United States. Our team is made up of experienced advisory consultants dedicated to improving healthcare delivery through the thoughtful application of technology, strategy, and process excellence. We offer:

• Growth & Learning: Access to challenging client engagements that drive personal and professional development.
• Collaborative Culture: A team-oriented, collaborative environment where every voice matters.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact on the healthcare industry and patient outcomes.

Compensation & Benefits

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