Director of Data Center and Cloud Architecture

How to Apply

A cover letter is highly recommended for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Director of Data Center and Cloud Architecture is responsible for the strategic design, governance, and evolution of Michigan Medicine's data center and cloud environments. This role provides architectural leadership for on-premise data center infrastructure and private / public cloud platforms , ensuring the scalability, security, and efficiency of IT systems supporting clinical, research, and administrative functions.

Reporting to senior IT leadership, the Director leads a team of architects focused on developing and implementing high-performance, resilient, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions . This includes oversight of compute, storage, networking, virtualization, and container platforms (VMware, OpenShift), as well as cloud-native architectures . The Director plays a critical role in driving the institution's hybrid cloud strategy , ensuring seamless integration between traditional data center operations and cloud-based workloads.

This position requires deep expertise in enterprise IT architecture, cloud transformation, and infrastructure modernization , with a strong ability to collaborate across IT, security, operations, and business units. The Director will lead efforts to optimize existing infrastructure , establish governance frameworks, and enable a secure and strategic transition to cloud-based services while ensuring the reliability of on-premise systems.

The Cloud Center of Excellence (CcoE) at Michigan Medicine is a strategic division dedicated to driving cloud adoption, governance, and operational excellence across the organization. The CcoE serves as the central hub for cloud expertise, ensuring the secure, efficient, and scalable use of cloud technologies to support clinical, research, and administrative initiatives.

With a focus on innovation, best practices, and compliance, the CcoE is responsible for establishing cloud strategies, architecture standards, and operational frameworks that align with the institution's mission. The division collaborates closely with IT, security, and business stakeholders to optimize cloud environments, enabling high-performance computing, data analytics, and mission-critical applications including the management and optimization of Epic EHR and Sectra PACS in the public cloud.

By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and cloud-native solutions, the CcoE ensures that Michigan Medicine remains at the forefront of digital transformation, delivering reliable, cost-effective, and cutting-edge cloud services that enhance patient care, research advancements, and operational efficiencies.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Management :

• Lead and manage a team of cloud architects, providing direction, guidance, and mentorship to foster their professional growth and development.
• Define team objectives, establish performance metrics, and conduct regular performance evaluations to ensure the team's success and alignment with organizational goals.

Data Center Architecture Strategy :

Cloud Architecture Strategy :

Solution Design and Delivery :

Technical Governance and Quality Assurance :

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management :

Required Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Work Locations

This position is being offered as a Hybrid position. We support work / life balance through various flexible work scheduling options. Apply to be part of a strong team that partners with our institution, community, and each other.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile / remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Additional Information

Diversity Statement :

HITS is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging, which are core to the culture and values of Michigan Medicine. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe.

Benefits :

We offer a benefits package that includes comprehensive training and career development opportunities, generous retirement savings plans, ample paid time off, and a wealth of family care support : https : / / careers.umich.edu / benefits / .

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO / AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

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