Network Operations Manager - Information Systems

Woman's Hospital; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The Network Operations Manager at Woman's Hospital will lead the hospital's network, data center, and cloud operations, directing a team of network professionals and partnering with IS leadership, clinical staff, and vendors to deliver reliable, secure technology that supports patient care.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, project oversight, disaster recovery, capacity planning, budgeting support, and continuous improvement to ensure scalable infrastructure and compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in a hospital Information Systems environment.
• Experience with vendor management and technology purchasing preferred.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission standards, federal regulations, and disaster recovery planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Network Operations team, including Network Systems Administrators, Network Messaging Administrators, and Data Communications Administrators.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the organization's data center and cloud environments.
• Ensure infrastructure capacity meets current and future organizational needs for storage, processing power, and connectivity.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee network, hardware, software, cloud, and infrastructure projects from implementation through ongoing support.
• Collaborate with operational leaders, technical teams, vendors, and hospital staff to deliver effective technology solutions.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance technology services.
• Coordinate software and hardware implementation, optimization, training, communication, and long-term support planning.
• Ensure technology solutions align with organizational goals and business needs.
• Assist Information Systems leadership with annual budgeting for infrastructure, software, hardware, networking, and special projects.
• Manage regular maintenance activities for on-premises, off-site, and cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain an accurate inventory of Information Systems assets.
• Ensure timely support and communication related to network, data center, and cloud services.
• Research technology solutions and recommend products and vendors for purchasing and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Network Operations Manager - Information Systems

Job Category: Supervisory/Managerial

Requisition Number: NETWO008194

• Posted : August 10, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Woman's Hosp Main Campus
100 Woman's Way
Baton Rouge, LA 70817, USA

Description

The Network Operations Manager is responsible for leading the hospital's network infrastructure, data center, and cloud operations while managing a team of network professionals. This role partners closely with Information Systems leadership, technical teams, hospital departments, physicians, and vendors to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable technology solutions that support the organization's mission.

The Network Operations Manager oversees strategic planning, infrastructure projects, operational support, disaster recovery planning, and technology lifecycle management. This leader is passionate about continuous improvement, embraces change, and is committed to delivering innovative technology solutions that enhance healthcare operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in Computer Science preferred.
• Ongoing professional development in Information Systems technology preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in a business or hospital Information Systems environment.
• Experience with vendor management and technology purchasing preferred.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission standards, federal regulations, and disaster recovery planning preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the Network Operations team, including Network Systems Administrators, Network Messaging Administrators, and Data Communications Administrators.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the organization's data center and cloud environments.
• Ensure infrastructure capacity meets current and future organizational needs for storage, processing power, and connectivity.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee network, hardware, software, cloud, and infrastructure projects from implementation through ongoing support.
• Collaborate with operational leaders, technical teams, vendors, and hospital staff to deliver effective technology solutions.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance technology services.
• Coordinate software and hardware implementation, optimization, training, communication, and long-term support planning.
• Ensure technology solutions align with organizational goals and business needs.
• Assist Information Systems leadership with annual budgeting for infrastructure, software, hardware, networking, and special projects.
• Manage regular maintenance activities for on-premises, off-site, and cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain an accurate inventory of Information Systems assets.
• Ensure timely support and communication related to network, data center, and cloud services.
• Research technology solutions and recommend products and vendors for purchasing and budgeting.
• Maintain documentation for maintenance agreements and project status within the Help Desk system.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly update the Information Systems disaster recovery plan.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, and applicable federal regulations.
• Recruit, onboard, develop, coach, and evaluate Network Operations team members.

Schedule:

• Full-Time
• Monday - Friday

Pay Range:

• $102,128 - $151,000

A Work Experience with Purpose

Women's is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants.Nationally recognized for exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction - a reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

We're home to Louisiana's largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman's was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we're honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients- and to one another- every day.

Women's Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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