Director - Digital Technology Org (IT Software Engineering)

About the role

The Director of IT Software Engineering leads the application development organization within the Department of Information Technology, focusing on creating high-quality custom-developed internally facing applications using modern techniques in a hybrid multi-cloud environment. Key responsibilities include managing software engineers, establishing software engineering best practices, and maintaining centralized ownership of standards, tooling, and talent development.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and continuously improving a core application development capability leveraging modern techniques, automation, and AI to achieve exceptional results.
• Refining and applying Mayo’s S-SDLC to ensure software produced is of the highest quality.
• Developing organizational structure and processes to ensure convergence and efficient operations of assigned activities.
• Partnering with physicians and administrative leaders to develop strategies and tactics required to meet organizational objectives.
• Coordinating support activities with business owners, shield leaders, and corresponding administrative functions of IT, Finance, Human Resources, and additional administrative functions.
• Managing operating expenses and capital budgets within the guidelines of the organization's overall goals and objectives.
• Maintaining organizational performance related to such budgets and supporting the CIO in ensuring the organization operates in a cost-effective manner.
• Carrying out responsibilities assigned by the CIO.
• Having a vision for the future of software engineering at Mayo Clinic, including identifying areas for AI/agents, building self-healing systems, and designing scalable, performant, and lifecycle-managed software engineering within the enterprise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Design, Business, Cybersecurity, Health Informatics).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in at least one of the following areas: digital health, product development, UX design, enterprise security, or systems operations.
• Proven experience leading large cross-functional teams and managing enterprise-level initiatives.
• Advanced degree (e.g., MS, MBA, MDes, MPH) in a relevant discipline preferred.

Qualifications

• Exemption Status: Exempt
• Compensation Detail: $181,604.80 - $272,417.60 / year
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Schedule: Full Time
• Hours/Pay Period: 80
• Schedule Details: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. 20% of work will be performed on campus.
• Weekend Schedule: As needed
• International Assignment: No
• Site Description: Mayo Clinic has locations across the United States and internationally, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Equal Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.