Chief Technology Officer; CTO

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Michigan Medicine is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to provide executive leadership for the enterprise technology foundation that enables clinical care, research, education, and administrative operations across Michigan Medicine. Reporting to the Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO), the CTO is accountable for the reliability, scalability, security-by-design, modernization, and resilience of Michigan Medicine's technology platforms. This role leads enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, network operations, automation, digital workplace services, and disaster recovery capabilities-ensuring that the organization operates on a modern, highly available, and patient-safety-critical technical backbone.

The CTO serves as a core member of the CDIO executive leadership team and partners closely with the Chief Data & AI Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Applications Officer, and Chief Customer Experience Officer to deliver integrated, enterprise-wide outcomes.

• Enterprise Network Architecture & Operations
• Enterprise Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations
• Enterprise Infrastructure & Operations
• Digital Workplace Services
• Automation & Intelligent Operations
• Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, and Technology Resilience

This portfolio supports mission-critical, 24x7 operations across multiple entities, geographies, and care settings.

• Enterprise Technology Strategy & Leadership

  • Establish and execute a unified enterprise technology infrastructure strategy and roadmap aligned with Michigan Medicine's clinical, research, academic, and operational priorities.
  • Serve as the senior executive accountable for technology architecture standards, platform lifecycle management, and technical debt reduction.
  • Drive enterprise modernization initiatives including cloud adoption, infrastructure automation, platform engineering, and Dev Sec Ops  practices.
  • Ensure technology investments balance innovation, reliability, affordability, security, and sustainability.

• Infrastructure, Cloud & Platform Operations

  • Provide executive oversight for enterprise infrastructure, cloud, and network operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and resilience.
  • Lead cloud platform strategy and operations to support scalable workloads across clinical, research, and business environments.
  • Ensure robust disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity capabilities that meet patient safety, regulatory, and operational requirements.
  • Partner with application and security leaders to ensure platforms are optimized for performance, availability, and risk management.

• Digital Workplace & Automation

  • Lead digital workplace services including endpoint engineering, device management, collaboration platforms, and virtual work environments.
  • Advance enterprise automation and intelligent operations to improve reliability, reduce manual effort, and enhance workforce experience.
  • Establish automation standards, governance, and platforms in coordination with IT service management and application teams.

• Operational Excellence & Enterprise Enablement

  • Ensure technology services integrate seamlessly with IT service management, incident response, and customer experience functions.
  • Lead enterprise monitoring, operational metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Serve as an executive technology leader during major outages, cybersecurity incidents, or enterprise-critical events.

• Financial, Vendor & Workforce Leadership

  • Lead strategic vendor and partner relationships related to infrastructure, cloud, and platforms.
  • Partner with IT Finance and CDIO leadership on capital planning, budget development, and cost transparency.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing technology leaders; foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 15+ years of progressive IT experience with 10+ years in senior technology leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, network operations, and large operational teams in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of modern infrastructure, cloud-native architectures, automation, and reliability engineering.
• Proven success operating within large, matrixed, or federated organizations.
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in an academic…