• Manager - Data Center Architecture

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Manager - Data Center Architecture

    How to Apply

    A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

    Job Summary

    The Manager of Data Center Architecture is responsible for the strategic architecture, design, and modernization of Michigan Medicine's on-premise and traditional data center infrastructure. This role leads the development of scalable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure solutions that support the institution's clinical, research, and administrative needs. The Manager of Data Center Architecture collaborates with IT leadership, security teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment with enterprise IT strategy while preparing for future cloud integration and hybrid models.

     

    Reporting to the Director of Data Center and Cloud Architecture, this position provides architectural leadership for compute, storage, virtualization, and networking infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and operational efficiency.

     

    Division Overview

     

    The Cloud Center of Excellence (CcoE) at Michigan Medicine is a strategic division dedicated to driving cloud adoption, governance, and operational excellence across the organization. The CcoE serves as the central hub for cloud expertise, ensuring the secure, efficient, and scalable use of cloud technologies to support clinical, research, and administrative initiatives.

     

    With a focus on innovation, best practices, and compliance, the CcoE is responsible for establishing cloud strategies, architecture standards, and operational frameworks that align with the institution's mission. The division collaborates closely with IT, security, and business stakeholders to optimize cloud environments, enabling high-performance computing, data analytics, and mission-critical applications - including the management and optimization of Epic HER and Sectra PACS in the public cloud.

     

    By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and cloud-native solutions, the CcoE ensures that Michigan Medicine remains at the forefront of digital transformation, delivering reliable, cost-effective, and cutting-edge cloud services that enhance patient care, research advancements, and operational efficiencies.

    Responsibilities*

    Architecture Strategy and Design

    + Manage the development and implementation of a strategic roadmap for data center architecture, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and IT best practices.

    + Design and oversee the implementation of scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure solutions for the on-premise data center.

    + Define architecture standards, frameworks, and methodologies to guide the evolution of traditional data center technologies and their integration with cloud environments.

    + Evaluate and recommend new technologies, platforms, and methodologies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery.

    Data Center Infrastructure Management

    + Manage the architecture and modernization of Windows, Unix, and Linux-based systems, ensuring seamless architectural designs across the enterprise.

    + Provide architectural oversight for VMware and OpenShift hypervisors and container platforms, ensuring optimized performance and resource utilization.

    + Establish and maintain best practices for high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity within the data center.

    + Guide the adoption of automation and orchestration tools to streamline infrastructure deployment and management.

    Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

    + Work closely with the Manager of Cloud Architecture to develop hybrid cloud strategies that facilitate seamless migration from on-premises to cloud environments.

    + Collaborate with IT security teams to ensure compliance with security standards, regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, NIST), and risk management practices.

    + Partner with application, networking, and operations teams to design and implement scalable and high-performance solutions for critical workloads.

    + Engage with vendors and service providers to evaluate emerging technologies, negotiate contracts, and oversee service level agreements (SLAs).

    Technical Governance and Standards

    + Develop and enforce technical governance policies to maintain consistency, reliability, and security across data center architectures.

    + Conduct regular architecture reviews and performance assessments to ensure alignment with best practices and business needs.

    + Lead initiatives for capacity planning, lifecycle management, and resource optimization within the data center.

    Team Leadership and Development

    + Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, ensuring alignment with architectural goals and strategic initiatives.

    + Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and process improvement within the data center architecture team.

    + Support the professional growth of team members by facilitating training, certifications, and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

    Required Qualifications*

    + Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

    + 7 to 10 years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation and management of IT services.

    + 5 years in a managerial/supervisory or team lead role overseeing 5 or more direct reports.

    + Proven expertise in Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems within an enterprise environment.

    + Strong experience with VMware, OpenShift, and other virtualization/container platforms.

    + Experience with automation tools, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevOps principles for infrastructure management.

    + Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

    Desired Qualifications*

    + Master's degree preferred.

    + In-depth knowledge of compute, storage, networking, and security best practices for on-premise data centers.

    + Certifications in VMware, OpenShift, Red Hat, Microsoft, or related infrastructure technologies.

    + Experience with hybrid cloud models and integration between on-premise and cloud-based infrastructures (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

    + Knowledge of ITIL best practices for IT service management.

     

    Work Locations

     

    This position is being offered as a Hybrid position. We support work/life balance through various flexible work scheduling options. Apply to be part of a strong team that partners with our institution, community, and each other.

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    Additional Information

     

    Benefits

     

    We offer a benefits package that includes comprehensive training and career development opportunities, generous retirement savings plans, ample paid time off, and a wealth of family care support: https://careers.umich.edu/benefits

     

    Background Screening

     

    Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    268139

     

    Working Title

     

    Manager - Data Center Architecture

     

    Job Title

     

    IS Administration & Pln Mgr

     

    Work Location

     

    Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Hybrid

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Exec Vp Med Affairs

     

    Department

     

    MM HITS EP DC and Cloud Arch

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    9/05/2025 - 9/19/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    Information Technology