IT Solution Architect - Value Based Care IT & Analytics

Henry Ford Health; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking an IT Solution Architect to collaborate across teams in planning and designing IT solutions. You will help maintain the Enterprise Architecture Repository and coordinate with Architects, IT Managers, Project Managers and Vendors to deliver designs for leadership approval.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of IT experience, strong technical leadership, and the ability to navigate complex NHS-like environments while ensuring safe and reliable IT solutions for a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 15+ years IT experience.
• Ten plus (10+) years of IT experience.
• Ability to work nights and weekends when required.
• Must act as a technical leader in all aspects of the role.
• Must be able to set aside personal opinions and vendor loyalties to design standards and solutions that provide safe and reliable IT solutions to the health care system.
• Must have a general understanding of all IT systems and the ability to speak to technical solutions with all levels of leadership.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across teams to plan and design IT solutions and services.
• Maintain and contribute to the Enterprise Architecture Repository.
• Coordinate with functional Architects, IT Managers, Project Managers and Vendors to deliver solution designs for leadership approval.
• Support the Henry Ford Health IT project lifecycle and governance.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Technical Leadership

Enterprise Architecture

Stakeholder Communication

Vendor Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Company Description

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

General Summary:

Solution architecture is the process of developing solutions based on predefined processes, guidelines, and best practices with the objective that the developed solution fits within the enterprise architecture in terms of information architecture, system portfolios, integration requirements and many more. As an I.T. Solution Architect this position will be responsible for collaborating across teams to plan and design I.T solutions and services. The candidate's responsibilities will range from global planning and project execution, to maintaining the Enterprise Architecture Repository. The candidate will coordinate with functional Architects, I.T. Managers, Project Managers and Vendors to deliver solution designs to leadership for approval as part of the Henry Ford Health I.T. project lifecycle.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree or 15+ Years IT Experience.
• Ten plus (10+) years of IT experience.
• Ability to work nights and weekends when required.
• Must act as a technical leader in all aspects of the role.
• Must be able to set aside personal opinions and vendor loyalties to design standards and solutions that provide safe and reliable I.T. solutions to the health care system.
• Must have a general understanding of all I.T. systems and he ability to speak to technical solutions with all levels of leadership.

Certifications Preferred, But Not Required

• Technical Certifications preferred.
• ITIL certifications preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.