Full Job Description
Position Summary:
• Architects work with stakeholders, leadership and subject matter experts, to build a holistic view of the organization's strategy, processes, information, and information technology assets. The role of the architect is to take this knowledge and ensure that the business and IT are in alignment.
• Links the business mission, strategy, and processes of the organization to its IT strategy, and documents this using multiple architectural models or views that show how the current and future needs of HHC will be met in an efficient, sustainable, agile, and adaptive manner.
• The Architect is responsible for the completion of their own scheduled and non-scheduled assignments.
Position Responsibilities:
Key Areas of Responsibility
• Optimization of information management approaches through an understanding of evolving business needs and technology capabilities.
• Long-term strategic responsibility for the company's IT systems.
• Promotion of shared infrastructure and applications to reduce costs and improve information flows. Ensure that projects do not duplicate functionality or diverge from each other and business and IT strategies.
• Work with other leads to provide a consensus based enterprise solution that is scalable, adaptable and in synchronization with ever changing business needs.
• Management of the risks associated with information and IT assets through appropriate standards and security policies.
• Build employee knowledge and skills in specific areas of expertise.
• Direct or indirect involvement in the development of policies, standards and guidelines that direct the selection, development, implementation and use of Information Technology within the enterprise.
• Other job duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Requirements and Specifications:
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum 5 years of experience
• Systems thinking - the ability to see how parts interact with the whole (big picture thinking)
• Knowledge of the business for which the enterprise architecture is being developed
• Interpersonal and leadership skills - servant leadership, collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to explain complex technical issues in a way that non-technical people may understand
• Knowledge of IT governance and operations
• Comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, application, and systems engineering
• Knowledge of financial modeling as it pertains to IT investment
• Customer service orientation
• Time management and prioritization
• Ability to communicate effectively, develop successful relationships with coworkers and management at all levels within the organization. Ability to work effectively and professionally under pressure.
• Strong critical thinking skills, ability to develop alternative solutions to a posed problem or conflict; ability to independently plan, organize, develop, prioritize, and execute decisions.
• High degree of accuracy, efficiency, and dependability in a fast-paced environment; strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently, manages priorities, and meets deadlines.
• Ability to use personal computer and related software; including knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion and sound judgment.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Working knowledge of state and federal health care information technology laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of general information technology policies and procedures.
• Healthcare experience preferred
• Ability to maintain records and filing systems
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to operate various office machines including printers, computers and various software packages
• Ability to problem-solve Ability to work independently Interpersonal skills Knowledge of LAN, WAN and other server technologies Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Process improvement and quality skills
• Project management skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
