Manager Data Solution Architecture

Living the vision of Advancing the business of healthcare today for a better tomorrow Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) works to perpetuate success throughout the healthcare industry as the premier association for professionals who lead medical practices. Since 1926 through data people insights and advocacy MGMA empowers medical group practices to innovate and create meaningful change in healthcare. We believe the future is what you make it and were here to support the people who are ready to make the world a better place. Tomorrow will be remarkable because MGMA is here to help.

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA is looking for a Manager of Data and Solution Architecture to join our Denver/hybrid team.

The Manager of Data and Solution Architecture will provide thought leadership in architecture practices and lead handson development of solution data and integration architectures for MGMAs custom products. This role will focus on rearchitecting legacy solutions to enhance usability and customer experience developing solution architectures for new systems and guiding integration efforts across the organization. The successful candidate will be able to operate in a leadership capacity to establish high performing data/solution architecture disciplines while also being able to be handson architecting data and software solutions.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee and manage data architects data engineers and solution architects ensuring effective architecture and delivery of solutions aligned with MGMAs business objectives.
• Establish leading practices and process standards for data architecture solution architecture and data engineering. Oversee the implementation of these standards and practices including establishing an architecture review board.
• Lead the rearchitecting of legacy solutions to improve usability and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Develop a process for architecture discovery for new products assessing their impact on existing systems and processes. Partner with the PMO to integrate architecture discovery into the existing project lifecycle.
• Develop solution architectures for new initiatives including integration architecture to ensure seamless connectivity between systems. Partner with product operations membership and marketing stakeholders to align architectures with business requirements.
• Create and maintain architecture documentation to foster clarity and understanding within development teams.
• Assist in the development and documentation of a Configuration Management Database (CMDB) for improved asset and configuration tracking.
• Provide strategic advice on enhancing technology stacks and improving system efficiencies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to design solutions that effectively meet business needs and ensure smooth transitions to developers.
• Oversee data architecture initiatives including the use of Microsoft Azure Synapse data lakes and data warehouses. Partner with the business on implementing data governance processes.
• Ensure adherence to data governance principles promoting data quality security and compliance across the organization.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement mentoring and coaching team members including managers developers and architects to build new skills and enhance performance. Educate both team members as well as external stakeholders (in IT and the business) on architecture and data disciplines.
• Assist the Director of Architecture and Engineering in identifying needs for contract or consulting architects or data engineers. Guide contractors and consultants to contribute to project outcomes.
• Other duties as required and necessary to ensure the success of the organization.

Supervisory duties:

Direct supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees planning assigning and directing work including goal setting appraising performance rewarding and disciplining employees addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Knowledge skills and abilities:

• Architecture leader with experience overseeing multiple architecture disciplines including data architecture. Ability to coach upskill and train architects and engineers on both technical and soft skills.
• Visionary thinker with the ability to drive architectural innovation.
• Proven experience working within an Agile framework with the ability to adapt architecture practices to Agile methodologies.
• Experience leading data architecture integration engineering and governance practices.
• Experience in data architecture technologies such as Azure Data Lake SQL databases NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) and ETL tools (e.g. Azure Data Factory).
• Strong experience with .NET technologies and familiarity with Microsoft tools (e.g. Azure Synapse SQL Server Power BI).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate with crossfunctional teams.
• Experience in creating and leading architecture documentation standards and best practices.
• Proven experience partnering with product marketing and operations organizations to design architectures that align with business requirements.
• Experience with architecture frameworks such as Zachman FEAF and TOGAF. Ability to set and educate stakeholders on architecture standards and best practices such as ARB.
• Experience working with vendors/contractors/consultants.
• Capability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fastpaced environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics is preferred but not required.
• Ability to consistently promote support work and act in a manner in support of MGMAs mission vision and values.
• Other duties as required.

Education:

• A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Management Information Systems (MIS) or related field is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in data and solution architecture with a focus on designing and implementing scalable solutions.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct supervisory / leadership experience
• Experience in the healthcare sector is preferred but not required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a valid drivers license.

Working environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is generally performed in an indoor professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers fax machines and scanners.
• Regular predictable attendance is required.

Physical Activities:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees in this role to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job employee is regularly required to successfully interact and accurately exchange information using the following suite of verbal and nonverbal communication skills critical to expressing oneself and conducting professional interactions on behalf of the business:

• Ability to read write edit
• Ability to converse discuss convey
• Also includes interactive engagement with software applications computer graphics and the ability to conduct internet research.

While performing the duties of this job employee is regularly required to successfully navigate scenarios requiring the following observational abilities:

• Ability to perceive identify recognize
• Ability to detect determine discern judge
• Ability to assess estimate compare

This is a largely sedentary role so employee must be able to remain in a sedentary position while focusing for extended periods of time throughout the workday. Position also requires occasional movement inside the office to access file cabinets printers etc. While performing the duties of this job employee is regularly required to successfully navigate scenarios requiring the following operational abilities:

• Ability to operate PC/keyboard and other office productivity equipment
• Ability to position self to traverse/navigate around typical office setting
• Ability pull/push lift open/close grasp/manipulate transport up to 10 lbs.

Why Work for Us:

MGMA prides itself on providing team members from all walks of life with an inclusive work environment and comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision coverage life insurance and both short and longterm disability. We invest in our employees growth with a 401(k) plan featuring company match profitsharing and professional development opportunities. We prioritize worklife balance through a hybrid work schedule an employee assistance program and a generous time off package which includes three weeks of vacation 80 hours of sick time and 11 paid holidays. From a flexible spending account and onsite fitness center to volunteer opportunities and tuition assistance MGMA is committed to giving employees a wellrounded and gratifying employment experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants shall be considered according to their individual qualifications abilities experience and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity race religion color national origin ancestry age disability sexual orientation veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

MGMA does not engage in immigration sponsorship.

The application deadline is 04/05/2025. This may be extended in the event additional time is necessary to receive a sufficient number of qualified candidates. The approximate salary range for this position is $183000 $205000 depending on the skills education and experience of the candidate.

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