University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 

Department: Health Data COMPASS

Job Title: IT Program Director

Position #: 00843077 – Requisition #: 38443

Job Summary:

The Program Director of Cloud Engineering provides both operational and technical leadership for the Compass engineering program, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and delivery of innovative, cloud-based solutions that advance clinical and research capabilities across the Anschutz campus.  This position oversees program direction, resource strategy, vendor partnerships, and cross-campus collaboration to mature Compass’s engineering infrastructure and it’s future-state cloud architecture. 

The Program Director of Cloud Engineering will partner with the Director of Operations to help shape long-term technology strategy, strengthen partnerships across academic, technical, and clinical stakeholders, and develop a high-performing team through coaching, accountability, and professional growth. This position reports to the Director of Operations and is expected to perform the following duties:

Key Responsibilities:

Program Administration & Leadership (70%)

• Provide program direction for Compass’s engineering program by aligning technical capabilities with organizational priorities and evolving customer needs.

• Develop multi-year cloud infrastructure roadmap and drive adoption of emerging technologies that enhance operational efficiency, data integration, and scalability.

• Develop, manage, and forecast the engineering program budget; identify cost efficiencies, evaluate return on investment, and recommend strategic investments.

• Lead vendor strategy, contracting, and RFP/RFQ processes while cultivating partnerships that expand capabilities and support long-term program goals.

• Allocate resources across projects and product lines to ensure appropriate application stack coverage and anticipate future capability needs.

• Establish performance metrics, track operational effectiveness, and oversee program reporting against SLAs and strategic objectives.

• Lead staff development across roles and levels: set clear priorities, coach for growth, conduct annual reviews, and build a strong culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.

• Serve as a strategic partner with Compass leadership and OIT to ensure all solutions meet security, compliance, and governance expectations.

Technical (30%)

• Provide technical vision and oversight to guide the engineering team toward Compass’s future-state architecture, including integration with campus and external partner systems.

• Contribute as a technical advisor or subject matter expert for high-impact initiatives, pilots, or operational workflows.

• Standardize and optimize program operating procedures, including performance monitoring, capacity planning, and quality assurance.