IT-Consultant
Posted 28 Sep 2026
Advertised as “IT Consultant - Automation and Effciency Lead”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 7+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBusiness Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Informatics, Information Technology (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsLean Six Sigma, Project Management Professional, Agile, Epic
Study levelMaster's
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke Health Technology Solutions
Pursue your passion for caring and innovation with Duke Heath Technology Solutions, which is dedicated to the transformation, development, and management of enterprise information technology solutions across Duke Health. By harnessing the power of innovative technologies like cloud computing and artificial intelligence — and pairing them with a forward-thinking approach — Duke Health Technology Solutions is revolutionizing the future of health care at Duke Health and beyond.
Occupational Summary
The Automation and Efficiency Lead serves as a strategic and technical consultant responsible for identifying, evaluating, and implementing workflow automation and operational efficiency solutions across Duke Health. This individual partners closely with clinical, operational, and technical teams to understand current-state workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop solutions leveraging automation, artificial intelligence, analytics, integration technologies, and modern digital tools.
The Automation and Efficiency Lead possesses a broad technical background and the ability to bridge business needs with technology capabilities. Working alongside DHTS teams, application owners, architects, engineers, analysts, and operational leaders, this individual helps translate workflow challenges into scalable technology solutions that improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, increase reliability, and enhance the experience for both team members and end users.
This role requires a combination of technical acumen, consulting skills, process improvement expertise, and strong relationship management. The successful candidate can engage in detailed technical discussions and implementations with application team members while also communicating effectively with operational and executive stakeholders.
Reports To
Senior Director, IT for Application Delivery and Services
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
Strategic Consultation and Workflow Optimization
- Serve as a trusted consultant to DHTS leaders, managers, and technical teams on automation opportunities and workflow optimization initiatives.
- Assess existing business, operational, and clinical workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, manual processes, and opportunities for improvement.
- Facilitate discussions with stakeholders to understand current-state processes and define future-state objectives.