Senior Manager Innovation and Architecture

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Senior Manager Innovation and Architecture? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

HCA Healthcare offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Senior Manager Innovation and Architecture like you to be a part of our team.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager of Innovation and Architecture will lead an organization of Domain Architects and oversee their cross-functional teams organized in POD structures. This position is responsible for guiding the Domain Architecture team in defining, maintaining, and evolving the architectural principles, standards, and roadmaps that enable scalable, secure, and resilient solutions.

In partnership with the Manager of Product Innovation, this role jointly oversees cross-functional POD teams, ensuring architectural integrity and governance through processes like the Architecture Review Board (ARB). This role is essential in fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving. It also plays a pivotal part in positioning Accelerated Technologies team as stakeholder-centric, committed to delivering value as a leading developer, tenacious accelerator, and trusted partner dedicated to the care and improvement of human life.

Major Responsibilities:

Architectural Leadership and Team Management:

• Provides leadership and direction to a team of Domain Architects, ensuring clear goals and fostering a collaborative and creative working environment.
• Ensures Domain Architects effectively define, maintain, and evolve architectural principles, standards, and roadmaps.
• Serves as primary point of contact and escalation for architectural issues with other ITG areas and HCA business units.
• Coaches, mentors, and develops team members, defining individual career development plans and providing growth opportunities.

Architectural Governance and ARB Oversight:

• Participates in and oversees the Architecture Review Board (ARB) process to ensure operational efficiency and effective governance.

Partners with Architecture team leadership to ensure the ARB effectively vets all new solutions against established departmental, enterprise technology, and architectural parameters.

• Ensures architectural governance processes are consistently followed and adhere to the department's requirements.

Innovation Pod Leadership:

• In partnership with the Manager of Product Innovation, oversees cross-functional domain POD teams to ensure seamless execution of projects.

Collaborates with the Architecture team to ensure their work effectively supports product innovation, providing a structured yet adaptable architectural foundation.

• Fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, promoting open communication and knowledge-sharing among team members from diverse backgrounds.

Strategic Technology Alignment and Innovation:

• Provides strategic direction and resources for the Innovation and Architecture team to explore, vet, and integrate new technologies for enterprise adoption.
• Collaborates with technology experts to identify opportunities for integrating innovative solutions leveraging cutting-edge technologies.
• Ensures that proposed innovations and architectural efforts align with the company's long-term business goals, customer needs, and market trends.
• Fosters an environment that encourages experimentation and piloting of new technologies to deliver breakthrough solutions.

Stakeholder Partnership and Communication:

• Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external partners, from staff level to the executive suite, to build trust and drive consensus.
• Establishes clear communication channels to keep all stakeholders informed about architectural strategy, standards, and initiative progress.
• Provides regular updates on progress, milestones achieved, and any challenges encountered to ensure transparency and alignment.

People and Program Leadership:

• Performs personnel actions including hiring, assignment, reviews, and recruitment.
• Develops leaders who can create an environment that maximizes speed of delivery, optimizes costs, and grows talent.
• Enforces accountability within staff and utilize department metrics to measure success and stakeholder satisfaction.

Idea Generation and Evaluation:

• Fosters a systematic process for generating, capturing, and evaluating innovative ideas from business lines and other ITG teams. Establishes frameworks for assessing the feasibility and potential impact of ideas, guiding them through various stages of conception to development.

Innovation Strategy:

• Supports the development of Innovation and Architecture strategy aligned with company needs and goals. Identifies opportunities for growth and differentiation, working closely with cross–functional teams to execute these strategies effectively

Delegation and Empowerment:

• Delegates responsibilities within the POD structure teams to empower team members to take ownership of specific tasks and initiatives. Encourages a culture of accountability and trust, allowing teams to work independently while providing necessary support and guidance.

• Performs personnel actions including hiring, assignment, reviews, and recruitment.

• Practices and adheres to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement."
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required

• Master's degree preferred

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role required

• 10+ years of experience in relevant work experience required and must be able to be onsite/in office 5 days a week

Licenses, Certifications, & Training:

• PMP preferred

• TOGAF preferred

• Zachman preferred

• Technical Training and Certifications preferred

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Senior Manager Innovation and Architecture opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring

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