VP, Application Delivery & Platform Enablement

Base Pay $159,000.00 - $198,000.00 / Year Employee Type FT Exempt Manage Others Yes VP, Application Delivery & Platform Enablement (Serving as Chief Security Officer for CareDirector USA) Location: Remote (Must be US based in OH, IN, KY, WI, WA, VA, UT or TX. Sponsorship not available.) Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt Build What Matters. Scale What Serves. Secure What Enables. At CareDirector USA (CD USA), you’ll lead application delivery for a statewide Medicaid care management platform, building delivery infrastructure, processes, and systems from the ground up. This role is for a hands‑on technology leader who drives product delivery, scales applications, and enables secure, reliable technology in a regulated healthcare environment. Job Summary CareDirector USA (CD USA), an Area Agency on Aging–owned joint venture supporting Ohio’s Medicaid service delivery system, is seeking a hands‑on delivery leader who also serves as the organization’s Chief Security Officer. This is a builder role for a doer‑leader who thrives in growth environments, someone who can design delivery infrastructure, lead application development and deployment, and scale platforms, while owning security and regulatory outcomes. Security is a core accountability of this role, but application delivery, development, and platform enablement are the primary day‑to‑day focus. You’ll partner closely with the CEO, engineering team, and statewide partners to ensure CD USA delivers reliable, secure, and mission‑critical technology at scale. Responsibilities Application Delivery & Product Execution (Primary Focus) Own end‑to‑end application delivery for a statewide Medicaid care management platform Build delivery infrastructure from scratch, including governance, planning cadences, prioritization, and release practices Lead application delivery across the full product and application lifecycle Improve delivery predictability, quality, and execution across internal teams and vendors Translate strategy into operational execution and measurable outcomes Align scope and priorities across AAAs, Managed Care Organizations, state agencies, and partners Support modern application development and DevOps‑aligned workflows Establish scalable engineering and platform standards that enable speed and quality Support API‑driven integrations and platform growth across statewide partners Strengthen deployment, observability, rollback, and operational readiness practices Security, Privacy & Compliance (Executive Accountability) Serve as the designated Chief Security Officer for CD USA Own the organization’s security posture, privacy program, and risk management strategy Ensure applications operate within regulated healthcare requirements (e.g., HIPAA‑aligned environments) Maintain audit‑ready posture as the platform scales Lead incident response readiness, vendor risk management, and access controls Balance delivery priorities with security and risk considerations through pragmatic decision‑making Reliability & Operational Excellence Define and manage service‑level objectives for availability, performance, and service quality Lead incident response and post‑incident learning with a blameless mindset Build reliable systems that scale with increased usage and integrations Leadership & Stakeholder Stewardship Lead as both a strategist and a hands‑on operator Communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders Model accountability, transparency, and mission‑driven decision‑making Partner closely with the CEO, founding engineers, and COA leadership Qualifications Required 10+ years in application delivery, product development, engineering operations, or technology leadership Proven experience building delivery systems, processes, and governance from scratch Strong background in modern application development and platform delivery Experience operating in regulated, complex, or public‑sector environments Ability to move fluidly between strategy and hands‑on execution Preferred Healthcare, Medicaid, managed care, or health‑adjacent technology experience Familiarity with healthcare security and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, SOC 2, HITRUST, NIST‑aligned controls) Experience balancing application delivery with risk management Security or risk certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, HCISPP) What Success Looks Like Application Delivery & Platform Application delivery cadence is predictable, scalable, and outcome‑driven Statewide partners trust CD USA’s ability to execute and deliver value Reliability Platform performance and availability consistently meet defined service‑level objectives Incidents are resolved effectively with strong learning and prevention practices Security & Compliance Security and privacy risks are clearly owned and proactively managed The organization maintains audit‑ready posture with no regulatory surprises Security enables delivery rather than slowing it down Why Join CareDirector/COA? COA has 50+ years of trusted service supporting older adults and caregivers across SWOhio CareDirector USA combines public‑sector mission with start‑up autonomy Benefits That Support Your Life and Purpose Remote work within eligible states for flexibility and autonomy Pension plan with a 6% annual employer contribution to support long‑term financial security Generous paid time off and 12 paid holidays to rest and recharge Health, dental, and vision insurance for whole‑person wellbeing Professional development opportunities to grow as the organization grows Pet insurance and employee assistance program, because your whole life matters Ready to Build and Secure Technology That Serves Thousands? If you’re a delivery‑first technology leader who wants real ownership, real impact, and real purpose, apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kids for the Future