Responsible for defining ALSAC’s computer, network, data integration, and software technology standards (Enterprise Architecture). Leads the development of enterprise standards to ensure long-term operational effectiveness (supportability, reliability, scalability, and extensibility) and efficiency (cost engineering and re-use). Ensures business solutions align with enterprise architectural designs and strategies. Collaborates with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, communicate, and validate requirements for changes to ALSAC’s enterprise technology environments.
Essential Job FunctionsDevelops strategies and solutions for ALSAC’s technology environment, evaluating efforts to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Identifies business opportunities for Enterprise Architecture and influences teams to deliver aligned solutions. Participates in ITS Change Control and Architecture Review Board; coordinates architecture activities with the hospital as directed by the CIO. Structures resources and activities of Enterprise Architecture and Business Intelligence to meet strategic objectives. Develops, documents, communicates, and directs strategy linking application, data, and technical architecture. Ensures efficient operation of business systems through standardization, re-use, and application of enterprise standards. Actively engages with development teams to align technology solutions with enterprise roadmaps and promote enterprise toolsets and standards. Implements metrics to measure effectiveness, usage, and awareness of architectural practices. Manages third-party partnerships, identifies primary vendors, and negotiates service quality and cost. Instills urgency, excellence, and customer focus across technology teams; mentors and coaches team members. Coordinates with ALSAC leadership to ensure security, privacy, and compliance standards are upheld. Supervises managers and directors; provides coaching, performance appraisals, and timely resolution of performance issues. Collaborates with senior staff and IT governance committees on ITS strategy, projects, operations, and priorities; maintains audit-ready posture. Works closely with development teams to promote best practices for code commits and ensure smooth CI/CD pipeline integration.
Qualifications & Experience- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business/Information Systems, or related field.
- 10+ years in architecture, integration, and business intelligence, including 5+ years in technical management.
- Experience with Oracle Fusion (SaaS), Financials, Supply Chain, and Order Management systems.
- Proven leadership in ERP systems strategy, implementation, and roadmap development.
- Deep understanding of enterprise data, ingestion, integration, and hybrid environments.
- Experience with streaming technologies, API design and management, and hybrid environments (AWS, SaaS, on-prem).
- Familiarity with AWS Redshift, Data Lakes, and Data as a Product principles.
- Prior full stack development experience with .NET Core, SQL Server, containers, Kafka, and APIs.
- Strong knowledge of Java, including OOP, Collections, Concurrency, and JVM internals.
- Experience with microservices, distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and design patterns.
- Hands-on experience with Mulesoft, Kafka/Confluent, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Working knowledge of the Salesforce platform, including Marketing Cloud, Sales/Service/Data Clouds.
- Ability to troubleshoot implementation issues and drive resolution.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguous problems and delivering simple, scalable solutions.
- Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
- 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
- Exceptional Paid Time Off
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Infertility Treatment Program
- Adoption Assistance
- Education Assistance
- Enterprise Learning and Development
- And more
ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.
ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.
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What We Do
ALSAC is the largest healthcare-related charity in the United States. Founded in 1957 by Danny Thomas, our sole mission is to raise the funds and awareness needed to operate and maintain St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. While our headquarters can be found in Memphis, Tennessee, we have additional offices in more than 30 locations across the country and in Puerto Rico with positions in fundraising, marketing, digital, information technology, legal, finance and many other disciplines all supporting our lifesaving mission - Finding cures. Saving children. ®
At ALSAC, we believe in hiring the best and brightest from around the globe, and in 2020 we were named #1 on Fast Company's 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators. With a concerted focus on diversity and inclusion, we value and respect the contributions of all of our employees. Our work environment encourages everyone to be their authentic selves as we strive together towards a day when “no child dies in the dawn of life.”
As we look to the future, we understand that we must be relentlessly innovative. Our work helps fuel the groundbreaking research and treatment at St. Jude and ensures that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
View our career opportunities at https://www.stjude.org/jobs/alsac.html and follow ALSAC across social media using @stjude.
To learn more about the research hospital, follow St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on LinkedIn. For specific career opportunities available through the hospital, visit www.stjude.org/JoinOurMission.
