Deputy CIO & Chief Digital Architect (Hybrid)

UMass Chan Medical School

Westborough (MA)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

12 hours ago

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Job summary

ForHealth Consulting (FHC) seeks a Deputy CIO to act as the organizations senior technology executive, aligning with a CTO/CDO role. You will lead an application development unit delivering customer solutions via composable architecture, SaaS/COTS platforms, and iPaaS integration, with oversight of digital platforms, DevOps, innovation, and data capabilities.

This hybrid role requires a few on-site days per month and close collaboration with UMass Chan Medical School IT and Information Security

Qualifications

Masters degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
Experience leading Product Engineering or Platform Engineering teams in a multi-SaaS environment.
Deep understanding of API-led connectivity, microservices, and modern integration patterns.
Proven experience managing build vs buy decisions and integrating complex COTS solutions into existing legacy workflows.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive technology leadership experience in health care, public sector consulting, or related environments.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including public- and private-sector stakeholders.
Experience with Agile product management and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for both internal and external-facing digital products.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-year technology strategy and roadmap aligned with ForHealth Consulting and UMass Chan Medical School strategic plans.
Set the overall strategic direction of the technology plan in partnership with the AEVCSS and ForHealth Consulting Executive Vice Chancellor.
Ensure that all digital initiatives are integrated into enterprise strategic planning, resource allocation, and governance processes.
Conduct ongoing evaluation of the organizations technology capabilities and recommend enhancements, modernizations, and organizational adjustments.
Lead the Digital Solutions business unit with focus on Composable Architecture, overseeing the selection, integration, and orchestration of SaaS and COTS platforms to create a unified ecosystem.