Director, National Contract Governance, Contract Lifecycle Management

Ascension•Remote,

3d•$138,258 - $195,188•Remote

About The Position

As Director, National Contract Governance on the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Team, you will be responsible for the overarching strategy, design, and execution of contract governance processes across Ascension. You will oversee the standardization of processes and governance of Ascension’s primary CLM tool, and collaborate with the Contract Lifecycle Management team to support a high-functioning, highly reliable CLM program.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

MA, MBA, MHA or comparable advanced degree preferred
7+ years of experience in process governance

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide policies, procedures, and governance frameworks by assessing current process flows and evaluating opportunities for standardization across all hospitals, care sites and functional areas.
Design and execute implementation plans related to CLM, including workflow development, formal and informal communications, end-user training, and success measurements.
Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the contracting process.
Identify, track, and mitigate risks, maintaining audit-ready documentation and processes.
Utilize familiarity with federal and state healthcare regulations (e.g., Stark, AKS, HIPAA, CMS) to identify issues and collaborate with subject matter experts on resolutions.
Conduct regular audits to identify risks and areas for process improvement based on established policies and procedures.
Build relationships quickly by exhibiting executive presence among senior leaders, exceptional customer service, situational awareness, and proactive hospitality to all project stakeholders.
Act as the primary liaison between the CLM team, Legal, Risk Management, and Clinical Leadership teams and partner with them to create a robust, collaborative contract governance environment.
Report routinely to executive leadership on contract risks, CLM operational metrics, and governance initiatives.