Program Architect- AI Initiatives - Cook Group

The Program Architect is responsible for the IT leadership of an assigned program. This position will be responsible to partner with the Business Program Lead to ensure the program is effectively and efficiently implemented, adopted and maintained.

Ensure Cook Medical solutions, technology infrastructure, ongoing support and operations are enabled to achieve success with AI initiatives (e.g. Copilot, Azure OpenAI / CookGPT, and LOOPTECH). 

• Lead the IT portion of this program and assist in leading, supporting and enabling the overall implementation team.

• This position is responsible for the IT operation and the development of the long term IT direction of this program.

• Lead the IT portion of the assigned program ensuring the IT portion of the program is optimized, aligned, and delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.

• Partner with the Business Program Lead in leading the assigned program ensuring the overall program is optimized, aligned, and delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.

• Ensuring the assigned program is effectively aligning with the program stakeholders.

• Lead the development of the long-term IT strategic direction for the assigned program and contribute to Cook Medical's long term strategic direction.

• Ensure the architecture of the program adheres to enterprise principles and standards across all architectural domains

• Support the assigned program's implementation teams in tracking deliverables and milestones.

• Support the assigned program teams in identifying and eliminating roadblocks and impediments.

• Understand and champion:
• • The vision of AI initiatives and has the passion and commitment to see that vision realized.
  • The business case and value proposition of each AI initiative (why, why now, risk of not).
  • The AI initiatives by building organizational support and alignment within the IT organization.
• Collaborate with the AI Initiatives Leadership Team:
  • Partner with the Business Leads and Leadership Team for AI initiatives to ensure the AI initiatives are successfully delivered.
• Accountable for:
  • Enabling IT systems/applications/technology to meet the requirements of AI initiatives.
  • Aligning systems and solutions with the Cook Medical Systems and Data Architecture Guidelines and Standards.
  • Determining and prioritizing IT initiatives / requirements and resources that impact the success of AI initiatives.
  • Effective coordination with Enterprise Data (Major Program Cheetah) and others Cook Medical programs, teams, and initiatives.
  • Effective coordination with external IT partners (e.g., Kalypso, Deloitte, Salesforce, Veeva) on IT related issues.
  • Escalating and resolving IT risks, issues, concerns, and impediments for AI initiatives in a timely manner.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related field, or equivalent work experience

• Proven experience or demonstrated capability in working in and preferably leading an enterprise program

• 5+ years of experience in large, cross-functional teams influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders within complex contexts

• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, communication & resources across multiple projects and stakeholders

• Works under general office environment conditions

• Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, equipment, etc.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, subject to reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA

• Requires occasional early morning or late evening teleconferences

• International and domestic travel as required