Senior Director for Strategy/Security Portfolio

Ascension; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension, a leading healthcare provider, is seeking a Security professional with extensive operational leadership experience. In this remote role, you'll develop strategic IT plans, manage budgets, and drive business relationships. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and robust cybersecurity knowledge, with a passion for fostering growth and operational excellence within a committed team.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term and short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Qualifications

• 10+ years in operational leadership, including technology solutions.
• Experience in cybersecurity and operational demands.
• Ability to lead functional teams and build processes.

Responsibilities

• Develops strategic IT plans and solutions.
• Directs performance metrics and operational actions.
• Manages budgets that support business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Financial Acumen

Cybersecurity Knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma or equivalent

MBA or equivalent experience (preferred)

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Security
• Schedule: Full Time Monday - Friday 8-5pm CT
• Location: Remote

What You Will Do

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the development of strategic information technology plans, processes and solutions.
• Directs development and reporting of performance metrics and direct actions.
• Coordinates and drives business relationships with key internal partners and significant externalpartners.
• Develops budget plans that support both long-term and short-term objectives.
• Maintains project controls that accurately reflect completed work against project plans, schedules andbudgets. Ensures user/management involvement at appropriate milestones.
• Applies expertise in project management methodologies, tools and techniques. Works independently withintechnical area, applying in-depth knowledge of multiple technologies, as appropriate.

Portfolio & Strategy:

• 10+ years of operational leadership experience including scaling technology solutions, building program strategy and financial process
• Deep understanding of the cybersecurity industry and its unique operational demands
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse functional teams and build processes
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and operational KPI’s
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure regulated environment.
• Exceptional organizational leadership skills for use in interaction with teams, stakeholders and executive leadership
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with executive stakeholders.

What You Will Need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Additional Preferences

#LI-Remote

Why Join Our Team

When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 134,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.