Principal Solution Architect

The Office of Information Technology at the Dell Medical School is looking for a Principal Solution Architect. Under the direction of the CTO, this position is a strategic leader for the technology department and the broader University of Texas Medical Center, facilitating the overall solution architecture, design and implementation of platforms and capabilities to meet the needs of a new Academic Medical Center. Key to the role is the ability to translate vision into tangible roadmaps and drive subsequent action by building the right coalition across the institution. Assignments will run the spectrum of education, research, clinical, administrative, digital, IT transformation, and hospital build, with the ability to effectively lead changes to accomplish both short-term and long-term objectives. The Principal Solution Architect will work directly with the leadership and staff throughout the technology organization as well as with research and clinical leaders. Collaboration with UT Austin main campus IT, UT System, and other healthcare organizations across UT is a key part of this role. Occasional travel to UT locations can be expected. The right candidate is a continuous learner, has architecture and platform leadership experience from complex environments, and is accomplished in managing architecture activities across multiple large transformation programs. Independent stakeholder management and coalition building is expected, enabled by great communication skills. Purpose

The Principal Solution Architect will lead requirements development activities, drive technology portfolio cataloging and optimization, translate business requirements into technical solutions, deliver global and local solution designs for key initiatives, and provide architectural oversight of project execution. Responsibilities

Deep understanding of leading technologies and how they work together. Fluent in all aspects of technology used in healthcare with a demonstrated ability to assess multiple factors in formulating recommendations, factors such as usability, performance, reliability, cost effectiveness, cybersecurity, integration. Part of the core team defining the overall technology roadmap. Lead transition and transformation by developing technical designs that meet the needs of the business, as well as usability, performance, cost, cybersecurity, and integration requirements. Regularly conducts research and evaluation of current technology trends and industry practices to inform strategy and works with Business Development on related opportunities. Ability to communicate technical information effectively with business, clinical, technical, and executive audiences. Ability to clearly articulate trade-offs and rationale for recommendations. Comfortable working with staff at all levels of the organization. Work style of collaboration balanced with the need to execute and complete priority work. Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field and 10 years of related experience including previous experience as a Principal Solution Architect, or similar architecture role. Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in related field. Experience in hospital, medical education, research, or related fields of healthcare. New facility technology-related technical design and implementation experience. Experience with developing and managing strategic partnerships.

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