Candidates must be local to the State of Michigan. Position will have expectation to work onsite at times.

About the Role:

Solution architecture is the process of developing solutions based on predefined processes, guidelines, and best practices with the objective that the developed solution fits within the enterprise architecture in terms of information architecture, system portfolios, integration requirements and many more. As an I.T. Solution Architect this position will be responsible for collaborating across teams to plan and design I.T solutions and services. The candidate's responsibilities will range from planning and project execution, to maintaining the Enterprise Analytics Architecture Repository. The candidate will coordinate with functional Architects, I.T. Managers, Project Managers and Vendors to deliver solution designs to leadership for approval as part of the Henry Ford Health I.T. project lifecycle.

This Solution Architect role on the Value-Based Analytics team will design and deliver end-to-end analytics solutions, with responsibility for data quality, validation, and automation. Experience with Microsoft Fabric architectures (Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Pipelines, Notebooks, and Semantic Models) is strongly preferred, along with exposure to value-based analytics environments.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Owns the solution design deliverables in support of large complex I.T. Projects.
• Design and implement Enterprise Architecture data assets - Project Design Assets, Technology Standards, Risks Tracking, Score Cards, SBARS, Technical Strategy, Quoting Templates, RFI Responses.
  • Manage Enterprise Architecture repository workflow including change management.
  • Enterprise Architecture repository annual audit/cleanup.
• Own enterprise architecture standards lifecycle.
• Ability to create formal executive level summaries and recommendations.
• Ability to work well in a "weak matrix" environment is a must, collaborating closely with other technical architects will be a primary role for this position.
• Ability to review complex IT infrastructure deliverables, provide direction, ensure concurrence between technical teams.
• Stays current on technology trends, future releases, vendor roadmaps, product lifecycles. Recommends upgrades and new technology that can bring enhanced functionality, cost savings and reduced risk to Henry Ford Health.
• Formally documents and raises all technology risks, work with functional architects and vendors to design, document, and implement exceptions to system standards. (i.e., software out of support, capacity issues, stability issues, security issues, nonstandard vendor requirements, etc.)
• Mentor I.T. Architects and System Engineers. Create learning opportunities and work with Engineers to map out career paths into the Architecture space.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree or 15+ Years IT Experience.
• Ten plus (10+) years of IT experience.
• Ability to work nights and weekends when required.
• Must act as a technical leader in all aspects of the role. Must be able to set aside personal opinions and vendor loyalties to design standards and solutions that provide safe and reliable I.T. solutions to the health care system.
• Must be able to act as a natural moderator between I.T. Architects, Vendors, and industry experts on debated topics.
• Must have a general understanding of all I.T. systems and he ability to speak to technical solutions with all levels of leadership.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Technical Certifications preferred.
• ITIL certifications preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.