Director EA Governance

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United States
Surgical Care Affiliates
Technology
Regular
Full-time
1
USD $122,100.00/Yr.
USD $175,000.00/Yr.
39534

Inhouse

Job Description

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people - the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn't just what we do, it's how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:

Clinical quality
Integrity
Service excellence
Teamwork
Accountability
Continuous improvement
Inclusion

Our values aren't empty words - they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you'll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Click here to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

As the Director of EA Governance, you will lead the establishment and execution of enterprise architecture governance frameworks, processes, and standards. You will oversee a specialized team responsible for EA toolset management, governance operations, compliance assurance, and metrics & reporting while fostering a culture of architectural excellence and innovation.

Enterprise Architecture Governance Leadership

Establish and maintain comprehensive EA governance frameworks and processes
Lead the Architecture Review Board (ARB) meetings and EA Forum read-outs
Develop and implement governance control gates across the enterprise
Track technical debt, approve or extend technical debt waivers, work with system owners and the architects to eliminate the technical debt
Review and approve architecture exceptions and waivers
Ensure alignment between EA practices and business objectives
Drive the maturity of EA practices across the organization

Team Leadership and Development

Provide strategic direction and mentorship to a specialized team of professionals
Foster a collaborative environment that promotes innovation and excellence
Develop and implement team member growth and development plans
Build and maintain high-performing teams through effective recruitment and retention
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between EA team and business units

Governance Operations and Standards

Oversee the development and maintenance of EA toolset and modeling standards
Guide the implementation and adoption of EA tools and repositories
Establish and maintain architecture quality metrics and standards
Direct the audit program for architecture compliance
Create the Standards Information Base and assign technical owners and roadmaps for each technology in the TRM
Monitor adherence to acceptable technology standards
Ensure alignment with enterprise security standards

Strategic Communications and Change Management

Lead the development and execution of EA communication strategies
Guide the Outreach Manager in developing effective stakeholder engagement plans
Drive change management initiatives related to EA practices
Foster stakeholder relationships across business and technology domains
Develop and maintain executive-level reporting on EA governance metrics

Quality and Compliance Oversight

Direct architecture compliance audit programs
Oversee the Compliance Lead's efforts in maintaining quality standards
Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards
Develop and maintain quality assurance frameworks
Monitor and report on compliance metrics and trends

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
12+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in EA governance
Proven experience leading and developing teams
Strong background in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)
Experience with EA tools and repositories
Healthcare industry experience preferred
Track record of implementing successful governance programs
Strong familiarity with ArchiMate 3 EA modeling language (required)

Desired Qualifications:

Open Group certified ArchiMate 3 Practitioner is highly desired
Strong leadership and team development abilities
Excellence in stakeholder management and communication
Deep understanding of EA principles and practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence and drive change across organizations
Experience with governance frameworks and processes
Strategic thinking and business acumen

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