DESCRIPTION:

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.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with client business and IT/technical teams through shadowing and process mapping to understand business processes, identify automation use cases and assist in development of ROI

• Develop and design automation solutions and architectures that meet business requirements. Create detailed architectural documents and diagrams to communicate design decisions.

• Oversee the development and implementation of automation solutions using tools such as, but not limited to, UI Path and Microsoft Power Platform. Ensure best practices are followed in coding standards, security, and compliance.

• Work with various stakeholders to integrate automation solutions with existing systems, including Revenue Cycle, ERP, CRM and other enterprise applications. Design and implement API integrations to facilitate seamless data flow between systems.

• Act as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and consulting services to the internal IT and operational teams.

• Develop and implement testing strategies to ensure the robustness and reliability of automation solutions. Monitor and troubleshoot automations solutions, making necessary adjustments to optimize performance.

• Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in automation technologies.

EDUCATION 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.

Additional Information

• Organization: Corporate Services

• Department: Information Technology

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.