Principal Solution Architect

utaustin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Dell Medical School seeks a Principal Solution Architect to lead the design and execution of enterprise-wide technology solutions. You will guide architecture across clinical, research, operational, administrative, and facility environments, forming coalitions and transforming strategy into roadmaps.

You will evaluate emerging technologies, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with leadership to drive IT transformation programs within fall 2026 and beyond.

Qualifications

• Leads Enterprise Solution Design
• Translate institutional vision into architectural roadmaps
• Develop architecture for EHR/ERP and medical devices
• Design interoperable and secure clinical technology solutions
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across departments
• Lead change management for complex environments

Responsibilities

• Leads Enterprise Solution Design
• Translate institutional vision into tangible architectural roadmaps and actionable designs.
• Develop architecture across EHR platforms, ERP, devices, imaging, and IT transformation initiatives.
• Develop standards and patterns for medical devices, biomedical equipment, and IoT-enabled health tech.
• Design secure, scalable solutions optimizing clinical workflows and patient outcomes.
• Establish architecture principles and escalation models for project decisions.
• Support planning and activation for new healthcare facilities and care environments.
• Deliver architectures supporting health research and hospital build initiatives.

Job description

Job Posting Title

Principal Solution Architect

Hiring Department

Dell Medical School

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Position Duration

Expected to Continue

Location

AUSTIN, TX

Job Details: General Notes

As part of UT Dell Medical School's transformation into a world‑class academic health enterprise, we are launching an Enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM) transformation centered on Workday, beginning in Fall 2026. To support this approximately 18-month implementation, we are recruiting both permanent and project‑based HR and technology professionals who will help design, implement, and optimize Workday. This is a unique opportunity to build the foundational HR technology platform that will support the future University of Texas Dell Medical Center and the broader academic health enterprise.

The Principal Solution Architect designs and guides the implementation of complex, enterprise‑wide technology solutions supporting Dell Medical School's evolving academic health enterprise. This role provides architectural leadership across clinical, research, operational, administrative, and facility technology environments, including enterprise platforms, medical devices, biomedical equipment, imaging systems, clinical technologies, and other integrated solutions.

Purpose

The Principal Solution Architect designs and guides the implementation of complex, enterprise‑wide technology solutions. This role transforms strategic vision into actionable roadmaps and mobilizes cross‑functional teams by building strong coalitions across the institution.

The Principal Solution Architect leads requirements development activities, drives technology portfolio cataloging and optimization, translates business requirements into technical solutions, delivers global and local solution designs for key initiatives, and provides architectural oversight of project execution. This position plays a critical role in evaluating emerging technologies, integrating clinical and administrative systems, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards. The Principal Solution Architect works directly with leadership and staff throughout the technology organization, as well as with research and clinical leaders.

Responsibilities

• Leads Enterprise Solution Design


• Translate institutional vision into tangible architectural roadmaps and actionable designs.


• Develop solution and integration architecture between EHR platforms, ERP, digital technologies, medical devices, imaging systems, facilities, and IT transformation initiatives.


• Develop architecture standards and integration patterns for medical devices, biomedical equipment, clinical monitoring systems, and IoT-enabled healthcare technologies.


• Design secure, scalable, and interoperable technology solutions that optimize clinical workflows, caregiver experiences, and patient outcomes across inpatient, ambulatory, and research environments.


• Establish architecture principles and an escalation model for resolving project‑level disagreements.


• Support technology planning, design, activation, and operational readiness activities for new healthcare facilities and care environments.


• Deliver solution architectures supporting human health research and hospital build initiatives.

Drives Technology Strategy and Road Mapping

• Develop and maintain architecture and technology roadmaps aligned with platform milestones.


• Map and triage current technology solutions across UT Medical Center, main campus, and research teams.


• Develop long‑term roadmaps for clinical technology integration, device interoperability, and intelligent hospital operations.


• Evaluate new technology requests for alignment with platform strategy and vendor viability.


• Identify opportunities to leverage device‑generated clinical data to improve care delivery, operational performance, and health system analytics.


• Produce executive‑level presentation materials communicating technology roadmaps and platform strategy.

Collaborates with Stakeholders and Builds Coalitions

• Collaborate with facility planners, designers, and construction partners.


• Engage with clinical, operational, biomedical services, research, and administrative leaders to define medical technology requirements and integration priorities.


• Build institutional coalitions to drive adoption of architectural standards and strategic initiatives.


• Facilitate design workshops and solution reviews across departments.


• Communicate architectural decisions and roadmaps to technical and non‑technical audiences.


• Lead change across short‑ and long‑term objectives in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.

Establishes Architecture Governance and Standards

• Define and enforce architectural principles, standards, and templates.


• Maintain a current and complete technology solution catalog.


• Lead architecture governance reviews and ensure complia