Job Description :
Solutions Design Lead
Location: Detroit, MI
Duration: 14-15 months
Description:
Summary:
Client is currently seeking a Solutions Design Lead for our Detroit / Support facility. This individual will be responsible for coaching project teams on the Solutions Design methodology, leading other Solutions Design Coaches as well as leading cultural change within an IT organization as it relates to Solutions Design.
Departmental Duties and Responsibilities:
- Subject matter expert in client EIT’s Solutions Design methodology and coach project teams accordingly
- Subject matter depth and breadth in knowledge of Application Design and Architecture
- Knowledge of, and document, Enterprise wide Design standards, patterns and policies
- Create end-to-end application design documentation
- Assist in establishing and improving internal Solutions Design documentation, governance, methodologies, processes and controls.
- Assist with ongoing development of Designer Guidebook and integration with existing standards within IT (e.g. InfoSec Standards)
- Other duties may be assigned.
Corporate Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead IT cultural change activities related to Solutions Design
- Develop, establish and maintain project Solutions Design standards and procedures.
- Evaluates compliance with the organization''s technology and design standards.
- Establish and maintain leadership relationships with other disciplines that intersect with Solutions Design (e.g., Architecture, InfoSec, Engineering, etc
- Conduct monthly Solutions Design Community meetings to wide IT audience
Top Three Skills/Experience
- Proven experience successfully leading IT initiatives and changing the molding the environment/culture – 10 years.
- Proven experience successfully leading enterprise-wide software and system design initiatives - 10 Years
- Proven experience successfully implementing enterprise-wide software and system design governance and standards - 5 Years
Required Skills/Experience
- Information Technology leadership experience
- Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal and written skills.
- Subject matter depth and breadth in many IT Technical skills.
- Proven skills in leading within a matrix organization.
- Proven ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
- Sound understanding of technology and its application to achieve business objectives.
- Proven experience in Information Technology and business/industry work required.
- Excellent analytical, decision making, organizational, creative problem solving, verbal and written skills are required.
- Ability to effectively interface with management at all levels and as well as contacts outside the organization
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Healthcare experience preferred
- Hands on SDLC experience including systems analysis and development a plus
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor''s Degree in related field required
- Master''s Degree in related field preferred
- Engineering, systems analysis, or related field preferred.
- 7 years of experience in multiple technology areas required.
- Demonstrates strong knowledge in one or more major technology areas.
- Knowledge of the business required.