Director, Platform Engineering
Listed on 2026-07-03
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, IT Project Manager
Job Description
Summary:
The Director of Platform Engineering provides strategic, architectural, and engineering leadership for network, telecommunications, compute platforms, storage, data center, and endpoint technologies across the healthcare enterprise. This role is responsible for planning, design, engineering, and implementation of resilient, scalable, and secure infrastructure solutions that support clinical operations, patient care, and business functions.
As a key member of the infrastructure leadership team, the Director partners closely with peer engineering directors overseeing other infrastructure domains and the Director of Infrastructure Operations who manages run state services. Together, these leaders ensure a cohesive lifecycle approach from architecture and design through deployment, transition to operations, and ongoing optimization.
* This is a hybrid position in Columbus, OH.
Responsibilities and Duties- 20% - Team Leadership & Development:
Lead and mentor engineering teams, including managers, advisors, network architects, engineers, specialists; build a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement; ensure workforce planning, skill development, and succession strategies are in place. - 20% - Strategic Architecture & Engineering Leadership:
Develop and maintain the strategic roadmap for the technology domain; lead design and engineering of solutions that meet enterprise requirements for performance, reliability, scalability, and security; evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies aligned with organizational goals; ensure architectural consistency and alignment with enterprise architecture standards. - 15% - Design & Build Delivery:
Oversee engineering teams responsible for the technology domain; lead design, build, and deployment of new infrastructure solutions, upgrades, and major technology refreshes; ensure engineering deliverables include documentation, diagrams, standards, and operational readiness materials; partner with the Director of Infrastructure Operations to ensure smooth handoff into run‑state support. - 15% - Project & Portfolio Management:
Oversee the engineering project portfolio for initiatives in the area; ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic priorities; provide technical leadership for large‑scale infrastructure modernization efforts. - 15% - Financial & Vendor Management:
Develop and manage capital and project budgets for design/build initiatives; evaluate and select technology solutions, vendors, and partners; manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance for engineering‑related services and products. - 10% - Cross‑Functional
Collaboration:
Work closely with peer design/build directors to ensure integrated infrastructure solutions across network, telecom, platforms, data center, and endpoint technologies; collaborate with clinical, business, and application teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical designs; partner with Information Security to ensure secure architectures and compliance with healthcare regulations. - 5% - Governance, Standards & Compliance:
Establish engineering standards, design patterns, and best practices for network and telecom technologies; ensure compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission, and internal security policies; participate in risk assessments, architectural reviews, and technology governance processes.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
- Field of Study:
Business Administration - Field of Study:
Computer Science - Years of
Experience:
8+
- Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- ITIL certification or equivalent experience with IT service management…
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