Corewell Health · 19 hours ago
Systems Architect Human Factors
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expCorewell Health is Michigan’s largest and most innovative healthcare system, and they are seeking a Systems Architect – Human Factors to support their strategic vision. The role involves designing and executing transformative approaches to complex problems, collaborating with clinical and operational leaders to improve care experiences and operational reliability.
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Responsibilities
Transform loosely defined ideas into organized, actionable concepts by synthesizing requirements, operational needs, strategic priorities, and system capabilities
Build shared understanding through strong relationships and the ability to connect disparate concepts across the organization
Analyze emerging capabilities, industry trends, and organizational needs to inform current‑ and future‑state transformation strategies
Document and communicate direction in clear, compelling ways that guide leaders and teams
Lead and co‑lead innovative improvement projects that deliver measurable operational and clinical performance results
Partner with cross‑functional leaders to ensure initiatives are aligned with strategic priorities and system needs
Work with leaders and team members across formal and informal networks to foster alignment, strengthen cross‑functional collaboration, and drive portfolio progress
Provide informal leadership and guidance to teams outside the immediate department
Build and maintain work portfolios, conceptual models, frameworks, and process roadmaps that communicate system direction and support strategic decision‑making
Use these tools to guide teams toward desired outcomes and ensure alignment with broader objectives
Develop, refine, and spread enterprise processes that support reliability and human‑centered systems performance
Collaborate with leadership, architects, and engineers to ensure standards are consistent, aligned to guiding principles, and integrated across the organization
Assess the effectiveness of existing systems and processes using qualitative and quantitative methods
Implement improvements that enhance alignment, enable performance, and support sustainable, repeatable, and measurable clinical and business functions
Provide expertise, education, coaching, and mentorship on human factors, systems engineering, and related areas
Support capability‑building efforts across the organization through training and knowledge sharing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Process or Industrial Engineering; Human Kinetics/Kinesiology; Human Factors or Ergonomics Engineering; Product Design; Systems Engineering; Organizational Design; Organizational Psychology; Sociology; Economics; or related field
15 years of deep experience and competence leading and coaching in improvement initiatives, training programs, and developing large scale programs/portfolios/roadmaps of work
Deep experience with process improvement, project management, change management and/or systems engineering/design methodologies, including the ability to train others
Preferred
Master's Degree in Mechanical, Process or Industrial Engineering; Human Kinetics/Kinesiology; Human Factors or Ergonomics Engineering; Product Design; Systems Engineering; Organizational Design; Organizational Psychology; Sociology; Economics; or related field
Experience with human centered design frameworks for problem solving, human factors design tools and methods, and/or design thinking methodologies
Experience with organizational design theory, agile teaming/agile transformation, matrixed organizing for agile work
Research methods and product design experience
CRT-Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (CSSBB) - within 1 year after hire
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Company
Corewell Health
Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team
10001+ employees
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Lynn Patterson
Sr. Executive Specialist To Chief Executive Officer
Karen Smith
Advisor to the Chief Financial Officer
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