Highlights
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. 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bellaire, TX |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1966 |
| Website | https://www.harrishealth.org/en/pages/home.aspx |
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:
ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) or COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies) governance certification (Preferred)
Cloud certification (AWS, Azure, GCP) (Preferred)
Project Management Professional (PMP) or program/portfolio (Preferred)
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
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About Company
Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes.
Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ and Quentin Mease. Established by voter referendum to enhance the level of charity care available in the community, Harris Health System has often received national recognition for serving those in need and for its achievements in operational excellence, such as being named to the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Most Wired Hospitals lists by the American Hospital Association's Hospitals & Health Networks magazine.
Additionally, Harris Health System is pleased that each of its three hospitals: Ben Taub, Lyndon B. Johnson and Quentin Mease - achieved Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.