Enterprise Data Architect Program Director (Hybrid) (Denver)

Enterprise Data Architect Program Director

Are you passionate about shaping the future of data architecture to empower groundbreaking research and education? Join the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus as an Enterprise Data Architect Program Director and lead the design and evolution of a secure, high-performing data ecosystem that supports transformative medical research, operational excellence, and academic innovation. This is a strategic, hands-on role for a visionary data leader who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is driven to make a lasting impact across campus-wide initiatives.

We're seeking a data architecture expert to guide the development of scalable, secure, and compliant data solutions that support everything from clinical research to enterprise operations. You'll collaborate with IT professionals, analysts, and academic leaders to ensure our data infrastructure meets the growing demands of higher education and global discovery.

What You'll Do :

• Architect, implement and manage enterprise data platforms, including data warehouses and / or data lakes.
• Guide day to day data operations as well as contribute to new data projects.
• Design robust data models and data flows to support ETL / ELT pipelines.
• Collaborate with the business to translate business needs into modeled solutions.
• Champion metadata management and operational processes.
• Influence data strategy and architecture across a leading medical campus.
• Work in a hybrid technology environment - technologies in the cloud and on-prem.
• Enable education, research, healthcare and community engagement through robust, scalable, secure enterprise data infrastructure.
• Be part of a mission-driven team that values innovation and collaboration.

Work Location : Hybrid This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment. AMC IDEA strives for a high-flex work environment, meaning although this role may predominately be executed effectively with a remote schedule, we would like an on-campus presence of once a month where in-person meetings and / or activities are needed. If out of state, it would be at the employee's expense. The work schedule will be based around core working hours in Colorado Mountain Time.

Why Join Us :

Information Strategy and Service (ISS) is a large department that encompasses the Office of Information Technology (OIT), Information Security and IT Compliance (ISIC), and Information Data Empowerment and Analytics (IDEA). In Information Strategy and Services (ISS) we emphasize six key principles that connect our teams and ensure our success :

In IDEA we value our team members and strive to achieve work-life balance, inclusivity, and a FUN working environment. Click HERE to view testimonials from OIT Employees about why they enjoy working for OIT!

We improve lives by enabling our University mission of education, research, healthcare, and community engagement through information technology services. We facilitate collaboration, improve data integrity, increase secure access to information and technology, and provide exceptional customer-centric service using our skills, talents, and passions.

Active investment in our culture and our people is foundational in developing and delivering service excellence. To cultivate a people-centric workplace, we do the following :

Click here to find out more about OIT's Culture.

At the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, you'll be part of a nationally recognized institution at the forefront of health innovation and technology. With multiple prestigious national designations, including as a top-tier academic medical center and a hub for cutting-edge research. CU Anschutz offers IT professionals the opportunity to support groundbreaking work that transforms healthcare and improves lives. Here, your expertise in technology directly empowers world-class research, education, and clinical care. Join a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your skills make a real impact. Here, your work matters.

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including :

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Minimum Qualifications :

Experience :

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.