Manager, IT Service Delivery

Cardinal Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

401k savings plan

HSA

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Manager, IT Service Delivery and Field Services to oversee IT support delivery and field operations for a multi-site healthcare network. You will lead EUC and remote hands teams, drive high-quality support, and partner with clinical leaders to ensure secure, compliant IT services.

The role emphasizes implementing AI/automation, advancing ITIL maturity, and improving the Digital Employee Experience (DEX) while aligning with HIPAA and clinical workflows.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years leading IT support in healthcare
• Experience transforming service desks with AI/automation
• Strong ITIL implementation and compliance
• Experience across multi-site healthcare environments
• Ability to travel up to 20% of time
• Available 24x7 for major incidents

Responsibilities

• Lead IT support delivery operations and field services
• Mentor Tier 1–3 IT teams to ensure prompt resolution
• Partner with clinical/business leaders to drive adoption of new IT services
• Champion AI-driven support solutions and zero-touch automation
• Advance ITIL maturity to Level 4 and manage SLAs/KPIs/OKRs
• Oversee ITAM/ITSM systems and budget governance

Skills

IT leadership

ITIL compliance

AI & automation

Self-service strategies

HIPAA compliance

Travel up to 20%

24x7 availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/BA

Tools

ManageEngine

ServiceNow

Job description

US-Nationwide-FIELD

Full time

20185558

Position Summary

At Navista, our mission is to empower community oncology practices to deliver patient-centered cancer care. Navista, a Cardinal Health company, is an oncology practice alliance co-created with oncologists and practice leaders that offers advanced support services and technology to help practices remain independent and thrive. True to our name, our experienced team is passionate about helping oncology practices navigate the future.

Reporting directly to the Director of IT Operations, the Manager, IT Service Delivery and Field Services is directly responsible for overseeing all IT support delivery operations and field services. This leader will manage end-user computing (EUC) and remote hands services, elevating the overall Digital Employee Experience (DEX) to ensure frictionless, high-quality technical support. Overseeing the Tier 1–3 support teams, this role requires a strategic approach to aligning IT support operations with the critical needs of our oncology and clinical environments.

This position is ideal for a transformational leader who will own the IT Service Delivery space, driving the evolution of our support operations to an advanced ITIL maturity level by leveraging AI, automation, and modern ITSM practices to support the organization’s rapid growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all IT support delivery operations and field services, focusing on a seamless digital experience for end-user computing and remote hands services.
• Directly manage, mentor, and develop Tier 1–3 IT support teams to ensure prompt and effective resolution of technical issues.
• Act as a strategic partner to clinical and business leaders, driving organizational change management to ensure high adoption of new IT services, self-service tools, and automated workflows.
• Spearhead the integration of AI-driven support solutions (e.g., chatbots, predictive analytics, AIOps) and zero-touch automation.
• Evolve the ITIL team to Level 4 maturity, championing modern ITSM practices to provide a highly efficient level of service for clinical teams.
• Define, track, and report on ITIL-standard Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), driving a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure high-quality clinical support delivery across multi-site practices and hospital settings, minimizing downtime and optimizing clinical workflows.
• Ensure all end-user computing, remote hands services, and support protocols strictly adhere to internal cybersecurity standards and healthcare regulations, including HIPAA.
• Oversee and manage the IT Asset Management (ITAM) and IT Service Management (ITSM) systems and processes.
• Manage the departmental budget, including CapEx and OpEx for end-user hardware, ITSM/ITAM platforms, and external vendor contracts.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience leading IT support operations within a healthcare organization; strong preference given to candidates with proven experience managing support operations across a large volume of highly complex, multi-site medical practices, preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience, preferred
• Proven track record of leading IT service desk transformations, specifically implementing AI, automation, and self-service strategies in a complex, multi-site environment.
• Demonstrated strong emphasis on clinical support delivery across multi-site healthcare practices or within a hospital setting.
• Proven experience working within and enforcing ITIL compliance standards. ITIL 4 Managing Professional (MP), ITIL v3 Expert, or similar advanced ITIL certification is highly preferred.
• Experience with ITSM platforms such as ManageEngine or ServiceNow is a strong plus.
• Direct experience with Oncology support operations is a strong plus.
• Additional preferred certifications: HDI-SCM, Lean Six Sigma, or CPHIMS.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time to regional clinical sites.
• Available 24x7 for major incident escalation and critical support resolution.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Ensures employees operate within guidelines
• Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers
• Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management
• Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects
• Gains consensus from various parties involved

Anticipated salary range: $105,100 - $150,100

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 10/14/2026

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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