At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.
We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®
Job Description
As an Architect - Solutions EA, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering technology solutions to our ITS (Information Technology Services) customers. You’ll collaborate with business stakeholders, internal experts, and external partners to design, implement, and integrate enhancements, systems, modules, products, and web services. Your focus will be on meeting overall requirements while assessing the impact of business needs on technology capabilities and platforms. Here are the key responsibilities:
Lead ITS Solutions: You’ll be the primary lead for delivering directed business solutions, ensuring successful outcomes.
Integration and Scope Management: Manage partnerships to integrate solution components, considering scope, cost, and architectural impact.
Strategic Project Management: Lead strategic projects and program management within the PMO (Project Management Office), aligning with company goals and facilitating communication with stakeholders.
Objective Setting: Define project objectives based on business requirements and oversee methodologies to achieve them.
Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and technical leadership in solution architecture and design to external teams.
Qualifications:
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Education and Experience: A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or information technology management, along with 8-10 years of diverse experience in information systems (including project management), is essential.
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Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
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Technical Skills:
- Thorough knowledge of the Information Technology function and enterprise architecture.
- Proficiency in technical project management and systems requirements management.
- Familiarity with complex business issues.
- Ability to quickly learn new programs.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) for internal and external relations.
- Understanding of extremely complex verbal or written instructions.
Benefits & PerksThe following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only.We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.
- 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.
No Search Firms:
ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.
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.
