Strategic Delivery Director

Ascension; Baltimore (MD); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

Ascension is seeking a Director-level leader for Market Technology in Baltimore, MD. He/she will guide technology strategy, governance, and demand management for diverse market partners and initiatives.

The role emphasizes proactive, solution-oriented collaboration with executives and stakeholders to drive growth and efficiency. The position requires 7+ years IT experience with leadership/management, a Bachelor's degree, and a proven track record in cross-functional leadership and governance.

Qualifications

• Leadership/management experience required or strongly preferred.
• Experience shaping technology strategy and governance in a complex environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills with market leaders at various levels.

Responsabilités

• Portfolio management to guide long-term goals for growth.
• Define and oversee demand management and governance processes with executives.
• Escalation handling to resolve technology issues for projects and operations.
• Advise market partners on strategic technology decisions and negotiate outcomes.
• Provide servant leadership and cross-functional collaboration without direct reports.
• Develop and maintain strong market relationships as primary technology contact.

Connaissances

Leadership

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Formation

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma equivalency + 5 years experience

Outils

Governance processes

Description du poste

Your future role at a glance

• - Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• - Facility: Ascension St. Vincent
• - Department: Market Technology
• - Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• - Portfolio Management -Articulate, and guide the development of long-term goals and initiatives that foster the ministry's growth trajectory.
• - Governance - Defines and oversees demand management expectations for team and partners. Including but not limited to working with market executives to establish and maintain a robust Market Governance process that ensures all technology requests are strategically aligned, properly vetted, and prioritized. This process encompasses ideation, evaluation, and decision-making, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and that decisions align with both short-term needs and long-term strategic objectives.
• - Escalations and Problem Resolution - Serves as the primary point within the market for partners and team members to escape technology problems with both projects and routine operations. Skilled in independently assessing the issue and owning the engagement of the appropriate stakeholders to overcome.
• - Expert Advising - Shape and influence market partners' strategic technology decisions through expert guidance, persuasion, and negotiation. The Director fosters a culture of collaborative decision‑making, where market partners are empowered to make informed choices, while also skillfully navigating resistance and setting boundaries without directly rejecting ideas. The goal is to eliminate a passive, "order-taking" mentality and instead create a proactive, solution‑oriented partnership.
• - Servant Leadership -Leading, guiding, giving feedback with influence and ownership without direct reporting structure of associates. Collaborating with other leaders to meet customer expectations
• - Relationship Management (market) - Develop and maintain strong relationships with market leaders at various levels resulting in a dynamic where the partners consider the Director their primary point of contact for technology interests and challenges

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• - Required Credential(s): None Required.

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:

• - 5+ years of leadership/management experience preferred
• - 7+ years of Information Technology experience
• - Bachelors Degree

Benefits that help you thrive

• - Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• - Financial security & retirement: employer‑matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• - Time to recharge: pro‑rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• - Career growth: Ascension‑paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• - Emotional well‑being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• - Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• - Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military‑Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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