Technology Operations Manager

Ascension Health; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) andholi|

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a technology advisor in Wichita, KS to partner with ministry leadership and align IT roadmaps with organizational goals. This hybrid, full-time role requires coordinating end-to-end IT demand management from idea to delivery, ensuring regulatory and clinical workflow alignment.

You’ll lead cross-functional teams, maintain executive transparency, and drive rapid resolution during technical events, delivering value to patients, operations, and the business.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary technology advisor to ministry leadership, aligning IT roadmaps with Ascension's goals.
• Spearhead end-to-end healthcare IT demand management from idea intake to governance and project initiation.
• Orchestrate seamless delivery of technology solutions with executive transparency and high customer satisfaction.
• Drive organizational transformation by leading teams through complex changes and rapid resolutions during critical technical events.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS | Hybrid (Minimum 3 days onsite per week)

Department: Market Technology

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Salary Range: $110,592.77 - $154,159.74 per year

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 97,000+ 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.

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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Serve as a primary technology advisor and consultative partner to ministry leadership, aligning innovative IT roadmaps with Ascension’s overarching organizational goals.

• Spearheads end-to-end healthcare IT demand management—from idea request intake and solution conceptualization through governance, prioritization, and project initiation -ensuring alignment with IT standards, clinical workflows, regulatory requirements, and optimized delivery capability to maximize patient, operational, and business value.

• Orchestrate the seamless delivery of technology solutions and portfolios, maintainingexecutive-level transparency while overseeing high standards of customer satisfaction and performance.

• Drive organizational transformation by leading teams through complex changes and facilitating rapid, cross-functional resolutions during critical technical events or system crises.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Healthcare Technology experience

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

E-Verify statement

Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here (https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify) for more information.