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Ascension · 1 day ago

Director, Technology (Solution Architecture)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$143K/yr - $202K/yr

10+ years exp

Ascension is a leading healthcare organization committed to serving others. They are seeking a Director of Technology (Solution Architecture) responsible for delivering technological solutions across the enterprise, leading the design and implementation of complex technology solutions that align with the organization's mission and business outcomes.

CharityHealth CareHospitalNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the Solution Architecture team and influence the application architecture focus across multiple business verticals and technology service horizontals

Provide oversight and leadership regarding strategic direction, activities, and resources for assigned departments

Engage early in strategic planning efforts to assess needs and lead key architectural, process, integration, and cost considerations from an enterprise perspective

Oversee the strategic design and implementation of complex technology solutions that meet business requirements and align with enterprise and domain architecture guidelines

Ensure the completeness of the architecture, including pertinent stakeholder requirements

Drive efforts to modernize technology platforms and systems, simplify application inventory, and standardize technology solutions

Lead the development of standard architecture reference models, capturing strategic goals, value drivers, KPIs, metrics, and business capabilities

Work collaboratively across the organization, including with Applications & Platforms, Data Delivery & Governance, Security, Legal, Compliance and Infrastructure teams

Participate in cross-functional teams for developing and implementing new architectural patterns and standards

Foster a unified point of view to inform and guide technology investment decision-making and address unnecessary technology sprawl

Manage and provide technical leadership for a team of Solution Architects

Set project teams up for success with a strong technical structure and provide guidance during deployment

Qualification

Solution ArchitectureHealthcare industry experienceTechnical leadershipEHR solutionsArchitecture frameworksCommunication skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solvingDecision-making

Required

10+ years of experience in information technology, with a significant portion in architecture roles (e.g., Enterprise Architect, Solution Architect)

Proven leadership or management experience (3+ years preferred)

Healthcare provider industry experience is required

Strong understanding of technology platforms and EHR solutions

Expertise in multiple areas of architecture: Business, Information & Data, Application, Technology, and Security Architecture

Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phases

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and C-level stakeholders

Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, conflict management, and decision-making skills

Ability to quickly evaluate options, unlock enterprise challenges, and recommend solutions in a diverse technology environment

Ability to manage multiple work commitments and produce high-quality work products under pressure

High School diploma/GED with significant experience, or Associate's/Bachelor's degree with cumulative experience required

High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management

Preferred

Proven leadership or management experience (3+ years preferred)

Experience at a large technology products and services organization preferred

Familiarity with architecture frameworks like TOGAF (preferred)

Master's degree preferred

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Company

Ascension

Glassdoor3.4

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.

Founded in 1999

St Louis, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

https://healthcare.ascension.org

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