Director - Data Architecture & Engineering
About The Position
HMA is hiring a Director of Data Architecture & Engineering with deep technical expertise in SQL Server, ETL, data modeling, and enterprise data architecture. This role offers varied opportunities to advance scalability, technology and automation. Key Responsibilities: Provide technical and strategic leadership for Data Services, shaping the long-term roadmap and aligning it with broader organizational priorities. Translate strategic vision into department-level objectives, operational plans, and resource strategies. Serve as a key advisor and liaison to executive leadership, ensuring Data Services’ strategy is understood, integrated, and supported across business units. Identify, evaluate, and deploy process improvements, tools, and technologies that enhance scalability, efficiency, and stakeholder experience. Lead proofs of concept and selection processes for data tools, platforms, and technologies. Partner with HMA IT to design, plan, and manage changes to Data Services’ data architecture and infrastructure. Oversee optimization of database servers, environments, and data flow processes to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability. Establish best practices and frameworks for data pipelines, modeling, and ETL processes. Provide hands-on technical guidance to application development, system administration, and engineering teams. Ensure that key tools and applications meet performance expectations and service-level agreements. Oversee the development, testing, debugging, and deployment of automated solutions for recurring ETL and data operations.
Requirements
- Expert-level experience in T-SQL, SQL Server (2016+), SSIS, ETL development, data modeling, and data warehousing.
- Deep experience in data engineering, architecture, or related technical fields, including at least 10 years in healthcare.
- Experience with server performance optimization, virtualization, storage, and monitoring technologies.
- Ability to partner and collaborate across cross-functional teams, including IT, compliance, security, and development.
- Strong technical communication skills and the ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear business-facing language.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate, design, and implement scalable data solutions.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience, including experience managing complex projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven leadership experience, including team management and project oversight.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Proficiency with software, tools, or methodologies relevant to assigned work areas.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical and strategic leadership for Data Services, shaping the long-term roadmap and aligning it with broader organizational priorities.
- Translate strategic vision into department-level objectives, operational plans, and resource strategies.
- Serve as a key advisor and liaison to executive leadership, ensuring Data Services’ strategy is understood, integrated, and supported across business units.
- Identify, evaluate, and deploy process improvements, tools, and technologies that enhance scalability, efficiency, and stakeholder experience.
- Lead proofs of concept and selection processes for data tools, platforms, and technologies.
- Partner with HMA IT to design, plan, and manage changes to Data Services’ data architecture and infrastructure.
- Oversee optimization of database servers, environments, and data flow processes to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Establish best practices and frameworks for data pipelines, modeling, and ETL processes.
- Provide hands-on technical guidance to application development, system administration, and engineering teams.
- Ensure that key tools and applications meet performance expectations and service-level agreements.
- Oversee the development, testing, debugging, and deployment of automated solutions for recurring ETL and data operations.
- Serve as a primary point of contact, cultivating strong relationships and ensuring high levels of service and satisfaction.
- Understand priorities and translate needs into actionable strategies, solutions, and deliverables.
- Lead presentations and discussions, effectively communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Lead and oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with scope and budget expectations.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions.
- Monitor workload distribution, project risks, and quality control processes.
- Mentor, coach, and develop staff, supporting performance, growth, and long-term career development.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture grounded in accountability and continuous improvement.
- Participate in performance assessments and staffing decisions to support practice needs.
- Lead the development and review of work products, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment to organizational strategies.
- Provide thought leadership within areas of expertise.
- Ensure all work aligns with applicable laws, standards, and organizational policies.
- Identify opportunities to expand relationships, grow project work, and strengthen service offerings.
- Participate in development, scoping, and presentations.
- Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
- All other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
