Primary City/State:
Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name:
IT Info Tech Admin-Corp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Information Technology
A network with resources for leaders with vision. We value and celebrate equity, diversity and inclusion by promoting a culturally-rich workforce. Our leaders are at the forefront of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health. Banner Health believes leadership matters. We look for leaders who share our vision making health care easier, so life can be better. Our executives are at the forefront of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health.
Become part of an healthcare organization with innovation where our systems are interconnected with advancement , connecting seamless and Integrated experience, the foundation of core technology transformation and the intelligence of data & nalytic transformation. The Senior Director IT Cloud Infrastructure & Engineering will focus on the roadmap and strategic initiatives in Cloud based services of the infrastructure and platform that directly impacts the patient care and operational efficiency to uphold Banner Health's commitment to leveraging technology for enhanced healthcare delivery and achieving organizational goals.
Proven leadership experience in leading cloud transformation initiatives, with a strong background in managing cloud-enabled consumer API services and cloud platform engineering practices.
Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management Incentive Program as part of your Total Rewards package.
Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is a pivotal technology leadership role responsible for spearheading the development, deployment, and management of cloud Infrastructure, cloud-enabled consumer API services and cloud platform engineering practices, including DevSecOps and CI/CD methodologies. This leader will collaborate closely with Application, Data, Network, Operations, and Cybersecurity teams to cultivate an agile, secure, and scalable cloud services for Banner Health. This role demands comprehensive decision-making, talent development, budget allocation, and process optimization to support the organization's strategic objectives.
CORE FUNCTIONS
Oversee the strategic management and operational oversight of cloud-enabled consumer API services and cloud platform engineering, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and values.
Lead the transformation of IT practices to embrace cloud platform engineering, including DevSecOps and CI/CD, to enhance agility, security, and efficiency across software development life cycles. Guide and mentor teams in developing and implementing cloud-native solutions, emphasizing continuous integration, continuous delivery, and secure infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.
Monitor and optimize the performance of cloud services and infrastructure, employing best practices in cloud cost management and operational excellence.
Foster innovation and adoption of cutting-edge cloud technologies and methodologies to support scalable, resilient, and secure consumer-facing applications.
Develop and execute a cloud strategy roadmap, detailing the evolution of the infrastructure from traditional models to a cloud-first approach, focusing on scalability, performance, and security.
Collaborate with IT Vendor Management to ensure that cloud service providers and technology partnerships deliver on performance expectations and contribute value to the business.
Align cloud infrastructure and platform engineering initiatives with the overall IT strategy, ensuring that cloud adoption supports business goals and digital transformation efforts.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, leveraging cloud solutions to enhance data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity posture.
Lead the financial planning and budget management for cloud infrastructure and platform engineering initiatives, aligning investments with strategic priorities and ROI expectations.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent level of education and experience.
A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in Information Technology, with at least five years in leadership roles focused on cloud technologies and platform engineering within a healthcare environment or similar complex industry. A minimum of ten years of experience managing public cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) and expertise in cloud operating models, cloud security, solution development, and cloud reference architectures.
Proven experience in leading cloud transformation initiatives, with a strong background in managing cloud-enabled consumer API services and cloud platform engineering practices.
Experience with infrastructure as code (IAC) and automation tools, such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible. Demonstrated ability in leading DevSecOps and CI/CD implementations, with a solid understanding of cloud-native development practices.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree in a relevant field.
Relevant certifications in cloud technologies, DevOps, and cybersecurity are highly desirable. Direct management experience in a large-scale, cloud-first technology environment.
Deep understanding of cloud migration methodologies and hybrid cloud solutions.
Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging with executive leadership, technical teams, and external partners to drive cloud strategy and innovation.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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