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This position reports to the Director of Operations and is expected to perform the following duties:\nKey Responsibilities:\nProgram Administration & Leadership (70%)\nProvide program direction for Compass’s engineering program by aligning technical capabilities with organizational priorities and evolving customer needs.\n\nDevelop multi-year cloud infrastructure roadmap and drive adoption of emerging technologies that enhance operational efficiency, data integration, and scalability.\n\nDevelop, manage, and forecast the engineering program budget; identify cost efficiencies, evaluate return on investment, and recommend strategic investments.\n\nLead vendor strategy, contracting, and RFP/RFQ processes while cultivating partnerships that expand capabilities and support long-term program goals.\n\nAllocate resources across projects and product lines to ensure appropriate application stack coverage and anticipate future capability needs.\n\nEstablish performance metrics, track operational effectiveness, and oversee program reporting against SLAs and strategic objectives.\n\nLead staff development across roles and levels: set clear priorities, coach for growth, conduct annual reviews, and build a strong culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.\n\nServe as a strategic partner with Compass leadership and OIT to ensure all solutions meet security, compliance, and governance expectations.\n\nTechnical (30%)\nProvide technical vision and oversight to guide the engineering team toward Compass’s future-state architecture, including integration with campus and external partner systems.\n\nContribute as a technical advisor or subject matter expert for high-impact initiatives, pilots, or operational workflows.\n\nStandardize and optimize program operating procedures, including performance monitoring, capacity planning, and quality assurance.\n\nIdentify opportunities to reduce technical debt, improve code and data quality, and optimize cloud-native workflows.\n\nManage vendor relationships and performance for cloud-native platforms and tools.\n\nCollaborate with leadership to expand Compass’s data and infrastructure capabilities using advanced tools for protection (e.g., DLP), integration, and enrichment (e.g., NLP and LLM/AI applications)\n\nWork Location:\nHybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.\nWhy Join Us:\nHealth Data Compass (Compass) is the technology innovation arm of the Research Informatics Office. Compass maintains, develops, and innovates within a data integration and analytics platform on cutting-edge, cloud-based technologies to support biomedical research and clinical excellence throughout the CU research enterprise and our hospital partners.\nWhy work for the University?\nWe have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:\nMedical: Multiple plan options\n\nDental: Multiple plan options\n\nAdditional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision\n\nRetirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay\n\nPaid Time Off: Accruals over the year\n\nVacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)\n\nSick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)\n\nHoliday Days: 10/year\n\nTuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses\n\nECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service\n\nThere are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.\nQualifications:\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.\n\nA combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.\n\nAt least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in cloud computing, data engineering, data analysis, or cloud platform management.\n\nAt least four (4) years of people management or supervisory experience.\n\nApplicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster’s degree in Public Health, Data Science, Informatics, or a related field.\n\nExperience developing, analyzing, or reporting on data systems in a healthcare or research environment.\n\nExperience working with Epic data, including Epic proficiencies or certifications.\n\nExperience querying data using SQL or another programming language such as R, SAS, or Python.\n\nAt least two years of project management experience.\n\nDemonstrated experience mentoring others and fostering a collaborative, supportive team culture.\n\nHands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (e.g., BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow) for data integration, analytics, or cloud-based solution development, with optional cloud-related certifications.\n\nExperience with medical imaging data workflows, including DICOM receivers and PACS storage systems.\n\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nAbility to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally\n\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution\n\nDemonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion\n\nAttention to detail and accuracy, with strong analytical and critical thinking skills\n\nKnowledge of HIPAA regulations and healthcare data, clinical research, healthcare operations\n\nDemonstrated effectiveness in a complex organizational environment\n\nHow to Apply:\nFor full consideration, please submit the following document(s):\nA letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.\n\nCurriculum vitae / Resume\n\nThree to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address\n\nQuestions should be directed to: Taylor DuPree - \nScreening of Applications Begins:\nImmediately and continues until August 1, 2026.\nAnticipated Pay Range:\nThe starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $140,000-$155,000\nThe above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.\nYour total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.\nTotal Compensation Calculator\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:\nCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.\nADA Statement:\nThe University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at \nBackground Check Statement:\nThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees\nVaccination Statement:\nCU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.\nUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus\nDepartment: Health Data COMPASS\nJob Title:IT Program Director\nPosition #:00843077- Requisition #:38443\nJob Summary:\nThe Program Director of Cloud Engineering provides both operational and technical leadership for the Compass engineering program, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and delivery of innovative, cloud-based solutions that advance clinical and research capabilities across the Anschutz campus.This position oversees program direction, resource strategy, vendor partnerships, and cross-campus collaboration to mature Compass’s engineering infrastructure and it’s future-state cloud architecture.\nThe Program Director of Cloud Engineering will partner with the Director of Operations to help shape long-term technology strategy, strengthen partnerships across academic, technical, and clinical stakeholders, and develop a high-performing team through coaching, accountability, and professional growth. 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