We Are Hiring
The VP, Operations - Organizational Effectiveness serves as a member of the national Human Resources Leadership Team and partners with national and system leaders to deliver the Ascension Strategic Plan priorities and expected outcomes; successfully implements national and local operations initiatives and uses business analytics to identify and remove barriers to success. The incumbent in this role will work in a highly matrixed organization and will need to demonstrate developed communication and collaboration skills as well as the ability to build cross functional relationships across the organization.
What You Will Do

• Provides executive level human resources leadership to inform and operationalize human capital strategies in support of achieving the Enhanced Footprint and Post-acute/At-home pillars of the Ascension Strategic Plan
• Bridges the partnership between national and market executive leadership teams to align existing or deliver new initiatives and programs that cultivate a culture of high performance grounded in Ascension's core values
• Specifically responsible for partnership with executives serving: Operations, Nursing, Ministry Markets, Consumer Experience, Post Acute, AMITA, The Resource Group, Medxcel, R1 and TouchPoint
• Leads the National Organizational Effectiveness teams to provide services, solutions and support that drive a consumer centric culture, business outcomes and leader accountability for the markets/line of business.
• Ensures strategic and operational plans, communications, and other activities across all markets/lines of business are aligned and intentional including the alignment of HR goals across the organization.
• Uses business analytics to forecast, strategize, and identify new opportunities to enhance the associate experience and establish a comprehensive workforce strategy.
• Leads and manages cross-functional projects and programs effectively and efficiently by escalating risks, tracking decisions, empowering decision makers, identifying interdependencies, building project plans and managing stakeholders.
• Ensures there are processes and structures in place to deliver organizational performance outcomes on time, within budget and aligned to Ascension's Strategic Plan
• Fosters a culture of appreciation, belongingness, inclusivity, diversity and equity to drive the associate experience

What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):• None required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 7 years of experience required.
• 10 years of experience preferred.
• 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences
Strong business acumen with ability to drive change in a large, complex organization with matrix reporting relationships. Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize multiple demands and projects.
Key Attributes: Critical thinker, highly developed communication skills, experience working in complex/matrixed organization, demonstrated ability to collaborate and create consensus, innovative mindset, direct, transparent, resilient, inclusive, compassionate, high emotional intelligence, demonstrated experience with change management and conflict management. #le@der2020
Why Join Our Team
When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000 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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