The Senior Solutions Architect, reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.The primary function of this position is to research solutions to business & clinical problems, leverage all tools at our disposal to brainstorm solutions, and execute solutions from conception to design to implementation, engaging others as necessary for additional input.The Senior Solution Architect also guides and mentors other solution architects & team members on solution design, development & deployment. Northwestern Medicine Information Services drives innovative, high-value solutions to transform health care.  We are committed to supporting the relentless pursuit of better medicine by providing exceptional service to our patients and guests as well as internal clients across the organization. To ensure excellence, our team goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure that our systems work together seamlessly. Northwestern Medicine understands that technology plays an integral role in shaping the future of health care. Information Services strategically supports the organization by:  Leveraging AI, automation and rollout of advanced cyber controls that support digital transformation strategies Implementing advanced technologies in clinical and administrative areas  Furthering development of the end user support model to help enhance modern infrastructureResponsibilities:Become an architecture functional expert e.g., inpatient, ambulatory, PACs systems, etc. Create, Update or Design solutions that maximize the value of systems of record and leverage emerging digital capabilities. Define models, including solution patterns, to guide solution decisions for the enterprise  Ensure that agreed upon architectural standards, reference architectures and patterns are adhered to in solution design Support architectural governance by participating in design reviews, architecture reviews, etc. Ensure that application and integration rationalization is included in future-state plans and current-state new designs Contribute functional architectural expertise to complex, enterprise-wide initiatives Participate in, and contribute to, the architecture communities of practice  Lead and mentor other solution architects
