At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
The IT Automation Solution Architect is responsible for participating in the identification and understanding of the business problem, overall design, implementation and managing automation solutions across various business processes such as Access and Revenue Cycle, ERP (HR, Finance, Supply Chain), etc. This position will be fully dedicated to advancing automation in (but not limited to) Business Applications and the role requires a deep understanding of automation technologies, including RPA (Robotic Process Automation), AI, ML, and API integrations, to optimize and streamline operations. The Architect takes general direction from Automation Program Manager or their Director/Leadership and will be a member of the Henry Ford Health Automation Center of Excellence. The Architect performs these activities following HFHS standards and processes.
QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree required in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Master's Degree preferred. Minimum of Five (5) years of experience required in designing and implementing IT or automation solutions. Eight (8) years preferred.
- Experience in Revenue Cycle or ERP is preferred.
- Proven experience with automation tools such as UI Path, Microsoft Power Platform or other automation technologies.
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, or Java.
- Experience with API development and integration. Knowledge of AI and ML technologies is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability and willingness to self-motivate, self-manage and maintain flexibility in an ever-changing environment.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
- At least five years of experience designing and implementing IT or automation solutions
- Experience with automation tools such as UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform, or comparable technologies
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle and Agile methodologies
- Proficiency in Python, C#, or Java
- Experience with API development and integration
- Master’s degree
- Eight years of experience designing and implementing IT or automation solutions
- Experience in Revenue Cycle or ERP
- Knowledge of AI and machine learning technologies
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to self-motivate, self-manage, and maintain flexibility in a changing environment
What We Do
Henry Ford Health is a Detroit-headquartered academic healthcare system serving more than 2 million people across Michigan and beyond. Its integrated offerings include primary, preventive, urgent, specialty, home, and virtual care, health insurance, pharmacy, and eye care. The organization also advances clinical innovation, research, clinical trials, medical education, community health, health equity, and services for vulnerable communities throughout the region.
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