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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - **Company:** University of Michigan - **Location:** Ann Arbor, MI, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Collaborative Software, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Reliability Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Computer Network Operations, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Technical Debt, HybridCloud, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Cloud Migration, Devsecops - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/apply/281892 ## About the Role * 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. Desired Qualifications* * Master's degree in a relevant discipline. * Experience in an academic medical center or large integrated health system. * Demonstrated success leading large-scale modernization or cloud transformation initiatives. * Strong understanding of healthcare reliability, regulatory, and patient-safety-driven technology requirements. ## Description 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. Organizational Scope The CTO provides executive leadership and oversight for the following enterprise functions: * 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. Responsibilities* Key Responsibilities 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 DevSecOps 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., Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. 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