Director, IT Architecture amp; Delivery

Leads Portfolio Strategy, Architecture, and DeliveryLeads an assigned portfolio of solutions, programs, and projects aligned to organizational priorities for the academic medical center, hospital operations, and research environmentTranslates strategic objectives into actionable portfolio roadmaps, implementation plans, and sequencing decisionsEnsures solutions within the portfolio are aligned to one another, technically coherent, and positioned to support future-state operating and service delivery modelsBalances near-term delivery commitments with longer-term modernization goalsManages and Develops a Cross-Functional TeamLeads, coaches, and develops a team of solution architects, program managers, and technical project managersEstablishes clear role expectations, delivery disciplines, decision rights, and performance standards across the teamBuilds a collaborative team culture focused on accountability, execution, stakeholder partnership, and continuous improvementGuides team capacity planning and work prioritization across initiatives and strategic demandsDrives Portfolio Alignment and Integrated PlanningAligns projects and solutions within the assigned portfolio to reduce duplication, manage dependencies, and improve overall delivery outcomesPartners with peer portfolio leaders across applications, infrastructure, and data to coordinate roadmaps, shared platforms, and enterprise capabilitiesIdentifies interdependencies, risks, sequencing conflicts, and integration points across portfolios and service linesSupports portfolio governance, intake, prioritization, and planning processes to maintain alignment with institutional goals and funding realitiesPartners with Service Delivery Groups to Modernize IT ServicesCollaborates with infrastructure, operations, cybersecurity, support, platform, and other service delivery teams to align services and operating capabilities to the needs of new and evolving hospital and research facilitiesHelps define future-state service models, transition requirements, support readiness expectations, and operational handoffs for new solutionsAdvances service modernization through standardization, lifecycle planning, and operational integrationEnsures delivery plans account for production support, resilience, scalability, and service adoptionProvides Architectural and Program OversightOversees solution design direction, program structure, and execution quality across major initiatives in the portfolioEnsures business, clinical, research, and operational requirements are translated into scalable and supportable technology approachesEstablishes review mechanisms to confirm adherence to standards, architecture principles, security expectations, and integration requirementsEscalates and resolves issues affecting delivery, scope, design integrity, or service readinessBuilds Stakeholder Alignment and Executive CommunicationPartners with business, clinical, academic, research, and IT leaders to define priorities, communicate decisions, and maintain alignmentPrepares and presents executive-level portfolio updates, risks, recommendations, and roadmap optionsBuilds effective coalitions across technical and non-technical stakeholders to enable progress in a complex, matrixed environmentSupports change leadership for large-scale transformation efforts tied to new facility activation, service modernization, and enterprise transformationMarginal or Periodic FunctionsAdheres to internal controls and reporting requirementsParticipates in capital planning, annual planning, and portfolio review processesSupports organizational readiness, post-implementation reviews, and lessons-learned activitiesRepresents the organization in vendor discussions, design workshops, and strategic planning sessionsPerforms related duties as requiredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrategic AgilitySees ahead clearly; anticipates future consequences and trends and translates them into actionable strategiesAligns enterprise architecture an delivery portfolios with organizational strategy and growth plansAnticipates downstream impacts of technology decisions on clinical, operational, and service modelsShapes multi-year technology roadmaps that balance innovation, risk, and sustainabilityManaging ComplexityDeals effectively with ambiguity, interdependencies, and competing prioritiesIntegrates applications, infrastructure, data, and platforms into cohesive, supportable solutionsManages dependencies across large, interconnected programs and portfoliosSimplifies complex environments while preserving essential capabilitiesDrive for ResultsConsistently achieves results, even under challenging conditionsTranslates strategic objectives into deliverable outcomesHolds teams accountable for performance, quality, and timelinesAddresses delivery risks proactively and decisivelyBuilding Effective TeamsCreates strong morale, engagement, and collaboration across various teamsLeads multidisciplinary teams across architecture, program management, and deliveryBuilds clarity of roles, decision rights, and accountabilityDevelops talent and succession in architecture and delivery disciplinesPolitical SavvyUnderstands organizational dynamics and navigates them effectivelyBuilds alignment across clinical, operational, and IT leadershipUses influence rather than authority to drive outcomesNavigates governance bodies and decision-making forums effectivelyCommunicating with ImpactDelivers clear, concise, and compelling messages tailored to the audiencePresents complex technical concepts in business-relevant termsFacilitates cross-functional alignment and shared understandingProduces clear documentation, executive materials, and decision artifacts