Job Description
**Technical Architect for Children's Health Ireland** Summary: Experienced technical architect sought to lead the development of technical architecture function and capability for Children's Health Ireland's digital services. **Job Description** We are recruiting for a Technical Architect to join our team at Children's Health Ireland. The successful candidate will lead the development of the Technical Architecture function and capability, collaborating with the business to understand and influence business requirements. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead the development of the Technical Architecture function and capability * Collaborate with the business to understand and influence business requirements * Shape the future roadmaps for CHI's future technology platforms underpinning the CHI's digital services * Develop technology standards and contribute to associated policies * Partner with major ICT vendors and equivalent hospitals to identify global best practice solutions * Develop technical inputs into procurement documentation for various ICT solutions * Demonstrate understanding of cross-functional/cross-domain requirements and impact * Maintain knowledge of current and emerging technologies/products related to healthcare provision architectural solutions * Guide the estimation of project cost and assist business counterparts in selecting appropriate solutions based on budget and business constraints **Relationship Management & Communication** * Establish and manage relationships with customer departments, internal teams, external vendors, and bodies * Provide multiple solutions to problems identified and communicate options with stakeholders * Present technical concepts in simple and understandable terms * Provide key technical liaison between the architecture team, the application teams, and local ICT teams * Align solutions with local requirements and IT strategic directions where possible **Project Leadership & Direction** * Identify risks and issues and develop and implement strategies/mitigation activities to reduce/eliminate identified risks * Operate under project governance and controls to support the successful delivery of projects and project elements * Support and deliver relevant milestones in the commissioning plan for the new children's hospital **Essential Criteria** * Third-level degree/post-graduate qualification in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Information Technology, or Electronic Engineering) * 3 years post-qualification experience in a relevant role * Or, 5+ years' experience in a relevant and similar role **Desirable Criteria** * Infrastructure architecture experience gained within large, complex environments * Strong infrastructure experience * Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills coupled with stakeholder engagement skills * Experience of delivering and supporting technology delivery in a healthcare environment * Service delivery including acquisition and implementation of technology as a service, the development of service operational models, the development of a service framework and measures, contracting for specific service level agreements, and management of vendor SLA performance * A project management qualification * Knowledge and experience of public service procurement **Salary Range:** €77,000-€80,000