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Director Data Engineering

Corewell Health
United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids
Mar 06, 2026
Job Summary The Director, Data Engineering provides enterprise leadership for the creation, maintenance, and governance of Corewell Health's data assets, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data used across clinical, operational, and business domains for the Delivery System and Priority Health. As a key member of the Integrated Data Analytics (IDA) senior leadership team, this role translates stakeholder strategy into an executable data engineering portfolio, leveraging cloud technology, and modern data architecture to deliver prepared and curated data models, reusable data products, and governed data pipelines that serve as system wide sources of truth. The director leads a team of senior engineers and managers, establishes engineering standards and quality practices, and partners closely with analytics, product management, security, compliance, and operational leaders to convert raw operational data into governed, business ready information at scale. The role advances modern data management and observability, supports regulatory and external reporting needs, and navigates a highly matrixed environment to drive a long term, enterprise data strategy across care and coverage. Identifies opportunities to optimize data engineering processes and workflows, implements best practices and standards to ensure the accuracy and reliability of enterprise data. Stays abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering, incorporating relevant advancements into organizational practices. Cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric), modern ELT and modeling practices, CI/CD strongly preferred. Leads the development of standards for data engineering, data quality, and related activities. Implements those standards, coaches others on their use, and monitors and addresses compliance with standards, addressing deviations that arise, to ensure consistency and quality. Essential Functions Leads the integration of people, process, tools and systems to ensure an integrated, cost-effective and highly-efficient Data Analytics operation. Provides leadership for individual and manager-level Data Analytics team members who provide timely and valuable data, services, solutions, and insights to colleagues and leaders of the CH Delivery System. Responsible for the procurement of top talent, as well as their acquisition, management, and succession within the organization. Selects, mentors, develops and evaluates subordinates, and initiates personnel actions in accordance with policies and organization philosophy. Maintains a team environment that produces unity, enabling strong relationships with customers and other collaborating roles. Builds and sustains important relationships and integration points with other analytic service providers, including Operations, Information Services, Human Resources, Finance, Risk/Compliance/Accreditation, Research and Legal. Creates an expectation that staff become involved in committees / projects / continuous improvement activities. Negotiates vendor contracts and manages assignments. Collaborates with senior leaders of CH as well as other matrix organizations in developing common standards of practice and data sharing. Develops, implements and maintains the expense and capital budget assigned to the area(s) of responsibility. Creates an environment that stimulates innovation and learning. Works closely with stakeholders through the organization to identify, recommend, develop, implement and support cost-effective technology solutions. Qualifications Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent In related field Preferred Master's Degree MHSA, MPH, MBA or related field 10 years of relevant experience In business analytics, informatics in healthcare analytics. Proven leadership and management experience in a health plan, health system setting or healthcare consulting. Required 5 years of relevant experience In people/project/technical leadership Required Experience with Epic Cogito tools Required Healthcare experience Required Physical Demands Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Sitting: Frequently Standing: Occasionally Walking: Occasionally Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom Handling: Occasionally Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids Department Name Data and Analytics Leadership - Corporate Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 40 Days Worked M-F Weekend Frequency N/A CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.