Senior Consultant

Ascension

4d • Remote

About The Position

Your future role at a glance
Location: Remote with travel on average of 50%, dependent on the project work you do and organizational needs
Department: Strategic Integration
Schedule: Full time, Days
Salary range: $91,107.00- $126,998.00 per year
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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.

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
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role
Strategic Leadership: Lead the implementation of national healthcare strategies and complex processes independently, by providing consistent project management support, leveraging data-driven insights, and offering thought partnership through exceptional customer service and communication among diverse stakeholders and associates.
Executive Collaboration: Build strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders to solve complex problems and align diverse perspectives toward a common vision.
Project Management: Lead the development of implementation plans, workstream development, end-user training, and the facilitation of high-level meetings and follow-ups. As needed, aid in the stand up of the Ascension National Incident Command Center (ICC) in the event of extreme crisis by collaborating with national and local leaders and associates.
People Management: Manage a direct report within the consultant community, provide oversight and professional development support within projects, and implement solutions aimed to enhance the consultant community.
Process Improvement: Develop creative solutions to continually improve team processes and effectiveness, utilizing internal and external research to drive innovation across current and future initiatives.

What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
None Required.
Education:
High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of national healthcare strategies and complex processes independently, by providing consistent project management support, leveraging data-driven insights, and offering thought partnership through exceptional customer service and communication among diverse stakeholders and associates.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders to solve complex problems and align diverse perspectives toward a common vision.
• Lead the development of implementation plans, workstream development, end-user training, and the facilitation of high-level meetings and follow-ups. As needed, aid in the stand up of the Ascension National Incident Command Center (ICC) in the event of extreme crisis by collaborating with national and local leaders and associates.
• Manage a direct report within the consultant community, provide oversight and professional development support within projects, and implement solutions aimed to enhance the consultant community.
• Develop creative solutions to continually improve team processes and effectiveness, utilizing internal and external research to drive innovation across current and future initiatives.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees