Position Description

This is a fully benefited, full-time Harvard University position that has been funded through 6/30/26. There is the possibility of renewal, contingent on funding, university priorities and satisfactory job performance.

Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is a community of Information Technology professionals committed to delivering service and technological solutions in support of teaching, learning, research and administration. We are recruiting an IT workforce that has both breadth in their ability to collaborate and innovate across disciplines ? and depth in specific areas of expertise. HUIT offers opportunities for IT professionals to learn and work in a unique technology landscape and service-focused environment. If you are a technically proficient, nimble, user-focused, and accountable IT professional who also connects with the importance of collaborating well in a team environment, we are looking for you!

The Administrative Data Management and Reporting Ecosystem (ADMIRE) project is designed to create a comprehensive data strategy that enables the institution to leverage administrative data to inform decisions, make predictions, and otherwise understand our operations. The demand for high-quality, normalized, and interconnected data has continued to increase, with the emergence of generative artificial intelligence putting a spotlight on the challenges of data quality and data governance. This project prioritizes the foundational technology and related services that will enable such initiatives to move forward easily in the future. The ADMIRE project will enable us to leverage the full value of our digital assets for an enterprise-wide approach to data governance, create a modern data ecosystem, and incorporate best practices into our data management capabilities.

In the process of advancing and transforming our data service offerings, we are looking for an experienced candidate who embraces change to provide technical leadership. This is an exciting new role to build a new centralized practice to implement and support the foundational core work of a modern data ecosystem. The candidate should also be able to provide long term roadmaps, mentorship to the team and have a solid understanding of modern data ecosystems.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
As a Solutions Architect, you will play a leadership role in designing and implementing robust data architecture solutions to support our organization's analytics and business intelligence initiatives. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organization to understand requirements, define data architecture standards, and develop scalable solutions that enable data-driven decision-making. You will provide mentorship to team members and help lead the transformation of our data architecture and services. Responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and development of data architecture solutions, including data warehouses, data lakes, and data marts, to support business analytics and reporting needs.
• Collaborating with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions that align with business objectives.
• Defining data architecture standards, best practices, and guidelines to ensure consistency, scalability, and reliability of data assets.
• Evaluating the impact of technology architecture and implementation decisions to performance, scalability, and cost.
• Working closely with data engineers, analysts, and other stakeholders to implement data architecture solutions and ensure their successful deployment and integration.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance on data architecture and analytics best practices, helping to build a culture of data-driven decision-making within the organization.
• Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data architecture and analytics and assessing their potential impact on our organization's data strategy.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years? post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• 7+ years of experience in data architecture, data modeling, and database design, with a focus on analytics and business intelligence.
• Proven experience designing and implementing data architecture solutions using leading technologies and platforms, such as Oracle, SQL Server, Informatica, AWS, OCI, IDMC, etc.
• Strong understanding of data modeling techniques, data integration patterns, and data governance principles.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Oracle Analytics) and analytics languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

Certificates and Licenses

• Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office setting

Additional Information

Please provide a cover letter with your application.

Please note:

• Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.
• We are unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship.
• This position has a 180-day orientation and review period.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Accessibility:
Harvard University welcomes individuals with disabilities to apply for positions and participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request an accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact our University Disability Resources Department.

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)


Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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