HAP - Director, Data Management
🔍 Troy, Michigan
At Health Alliance Plan (HAP), we’re redefining what a modern health plan can be—powered by data, driven by innovation, and deeply connected to care delivery through Henry Ford Health. We are seeking a Director of Data Management to lead the transformation of our enterprise data ecosystem and enable the next generation of analytics, AI, and decision intelligence across the organization.
Under the general direction of the Vice President of Enterprise Analytics & Automation, the Director of Data Management provides leadership for the strategic planning, implementation and ongoing operations of the organization’s enterprise data ecosystem. The Director oversees the design, development, governance and stewardship of HAP’s enterprise data assets, while also assisting and supporting the Analytics Delivery teams’ inquiries and client support concerns. The Director is responsible for creating the team structure and managing a team of IT data warehousing and analytics professionals who architect, design, develop, test, govern and support the Program. The responsibilities include staffing, planning, design, implementation, and project management; daily operational management; a focus on service excellence and employee engagement; staff skills development, and fiscal responsibility. The Director will be responsible for establishing the foundational model for Analytics by setting standards for training, process, and technology to ensure consistency with organizational philosophy and alignment of goals.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Executes the data management strategy and leads the planning, development, and implementation of the enterprise data environment.
Oversees Data Engineering, Data Architecture, and Data Governance functions to ensure cohesive operations, high-quality data pipelines, and alignment with organizational objectives.
Collaborates with the CIO, CMIO, IT leaders, and business stakeholders to define requirements for data assets and to provide technology solutions aligned with analytics and operational needs.
Establishes and implements standards for data governance, including metadata management, data quality, data security, data access, and data privacy across the environment.
Directs the development and maintenance of scalable data models, pipelines, and architectural practices supporting reliable, governed enterprise data structures.
Partners with analytic leaders to ensure enterprise data is optimized for reporting, decision support, advanced analytics, and AI initiatives.
Provides leadership for interfaces, integration services, and the Health Information Exchange to ensure reliable and secure data flow across systems.
Develops and manages capital and operating budgets; oversees vendor relationships, contracts, SOWs, and delivery of technical solutions.
Hires, develops, and leads a diverse technical team, ensuring strong operational practices including change management, release management, reliability, and compliance.
Represents the organization externally, promoting innovation and strengthening its presence in data management and emerging data technologies.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree. Advanced degree in business or healthcare, preferred.
Strong preference for experience within a health plan / payer environment (e.g., Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Commercial), including deep familiarity with claims, membership, provider, and population health data domains.
Ten (10) or more years of leadership experience in enterprise data management, data engineering, data architecture, or related functions • \
Demonstrated experience in a leadership role on a major project or change management effort.
In-depth understanding of Healthcare Information Services environment and ability to design/architect solutions.
Must be able to handle difficult and sensitive situations using sound, independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines.
Must be able to understand the overall healthcare business including Clinical/Inpatient Quality, Revenue Cycle, Population Health Management, Finance and Operations to support system wide performance improvement initiatives and handle related performance analytics projects.
Proven track record in interacting with diverse business customers including senior system leaders and ability to understand their unique needs pertaining to data and analytics.
Proven track record in managing diverse teams, including highly-skilled technical resources as well as developing team members of varying skill levels.
Ability to assign, guide, and monitor the work of others regardless of the reporting relationship (direct, project, indirect).
Excellent Strategic Thinker; possess ability to provide thoughtful leadership to develop creative solutions for complex business and technical problems.
Excellent verbal and writing skills. Able to develop and present complex material effectively to a variety of audiences – technical and non-technical, staff, management and leadership.
Ability to develop and mentor managers and build dynamic teams.
Ability to perform job responsibilities competently and to lead others’ development.
Broad and deep working knowledge of modern data ecosystems, including cloud data platforms, real‑time analytics, AI/ML, and automation, to deliver scalable and governed solutions.
Epic EHR experience preferred.
Microsoft Fabric certification preferred.
Overview
HAP is a Michigan-based, nonprofit health plan that provides health coverage to individuals, Â Â Â Â Â companies and organizations. A subsidiary of Henry Ford Health System, we partner with doctors, employers and community groups to enhance the overall health and well-being of the lives we touch. With more than 1,100 dedicated and passionate employees, our goal is to make health care easy for our members.
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Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a
$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites
including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and
other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system
now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one
of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the
health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s Â
major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and
remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical
education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing
in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,
pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visit HenryFord.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or
making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Â Henry
Ford Health System has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice
Rewards. Â My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. Â There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance
and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. Â As an
employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program
(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness
and access to day care services at Bright Horizons Midtown Detroit, and a whole host of other
benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.