Director Enterprise Solutions Architect

Harris Health System, Inc.; Bellaire (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System, Inc. seeks a high-level Director of Enterprise Solution Architecture to govern enterprise architecture and align technology with organizational strategy, regulation, and clinical needs.

You will lead architecture teams, establish standards, and partner with executives to deliver scalable, secure solutions across applications, cloud, data, and integration. The role reports to the VP Chief Architect and requires strong leadership, governance, and healthcare domain knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems/Clinical Informatics/Related Field is required.
• Masters in Information Systems/Clinical Informatics/Related Field is preferred.
• Certification in IT governance or enterprise architecture is preferred and TOGAF or equivalent within 1 year is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee enterprise architecture governance, standards, and strategic alignment across Harris Health.
• Define and drive enterprise architecture strategy, roadmap, and execution across applications, cloud, data, and integration.
• Partner with clinical, operational, and executive stakeholders to ensure scalable, secure technology solutions.

Skills

Analytical Abilities

Design Knowledge and Skills

Mathematics

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Research Knowledge and Abilities

Statistical Knowledge and Abilities

Verbal Communication

Writing/Reports

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems/Clinical Informatics/Related Field

Master's Degree in Information Systems/Clinical Informatics/Related Field (Preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

MS Project

Job description

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

The Director of Enterprise Solution Architecture is a senior IT leadership role responsible for enterprise wide solution architecture governance, standards, and strategic alignment across Harris Health. Reporting to the VP Chief Architect, this role ensures that all solutions are designed, implemented, and governed in alignment with organizational strategy, regulatory requirements, and healthcare operations. This role defines and drives the enterprise architecture strategy, roadmap, and execution across all technology domains, including applications, cloud, data, and integration. The Director serves as the governing authority for enterprise architecture decisions, establishing standards, approving solution designs, and ensuring alignment with long-term organizational strategy. The Director leads architecture teams, oversees enterprise standards, and partners with clinical, operational, and executive stakeholders to drive scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems/Clinical Informatics/Related Field
• Masters in Information Systems Information Systems/Clinical Informatics/Related Field (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications:

1. ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) or COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies) governance certification (Preferred)
2. Cloud certification (AWS, Azure, GCP) (Preferred)
3. Project Management Professional (PMP) or program/portfolio (Preferred)
4. TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) or equivalent enterprise architecture certification. (required within 1 year) (Preferred)

Work Experience:

Eight (8) Years Work Experience Enterprise architecture, solution delivery, technology strategy to include 5 years enterprise leadership and cross functional program delivery in healthcare system

Management Experience:

Five (5) Years of Management Experience Direct and matrix leadership, governance forums, architecture review boards, enterprise decision-making

Communication Skills:

• Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
• Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
• Writing/Correspondence
• Writing/Reports

Proficiencies:

• MS Excel Intermediate
• MS Word Intermediate

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Analytical Abilities
• Design Knowledge and Skills
• Mathematics
• Medical Terminology Knowledge
• Research Knowledge and Abilities
• Statistical Knowledge and Abilities

Work Schedule:

• Flexible
• Holidays
• On-Call
• Eligible for Telecommute
• Travel
• Weekends

Other Requirements:

• MS PowerPoint
• MS Outlook
• MS Project
• PC