Estimator Specialist
We Are Hiring
Sr. Technology Specialist - DDG Data Delivery Governance - Full-Time Day - 7715 Chevy Chase Bldg - Austin, TX
Why Join Ascension?
Ascension Technologies leverages technology to create collaborative solutions that improve everyday health decisions. The technology enables seamless access to data across all applications transforming the customer experience when interacting with technology and enhancing our ability across Ascension to better serve communities with greater agility and responsiveness. It is used to provide insightful use of automation and data-drive improvements to enhance the provider, patient and consumer experience as well as keeping cybersecruity with a strong posture to protect data and other valuable assets.
Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. In FY2019, Ascension provided $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.
Ascension includes more than 150,000 associates and 40,000 aligned providers. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care – including 150 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities – in 20 states and the District of Columbia, while providing a variety of services including clinical and network services, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, risk management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization.
What You Will Do
The Estimator provides project estimates for the Demand and Capacity Management department. This individual will be responsible for developing demand cost and resource plans that spans across IT services managed by internal and external teams.
Functional Responsibilities
Responsible for creating estimates during the qualification phase
Supports the Intake Manager and Qualification Manager
Estimates for demand projects in specialty knowledge area
Identifies required resources for the demands
Facilitates demand forecasting and scheduling activities and estimates for demands
Coordinates communications, including those to other departments, business partners, vendors, and outside agencies
Acts as a liaison with other process teams
Reviews trending and historical data to provide better and more accurate estimates Maintains knowledge of estimation tool and identifies improvements
Leadership/Interpersonal Skills
Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills
Instills a sense of urgency in driving to completion; escalates issues as needed with vendors and internal IT stakeholders
Writes clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles while tailoring the messaging based on audience
Builds trust and respect with key stakeholders
Demonstrates proactive behaviors and self-management techniques, including but not limited to, working efficiently, demonstrating adaptability and setting goals
Demonstrates alignment of principles, values, and behavior with expected organizational culture and values
Demonstrates good documentation and presentation skills (verbal and written)
Complexity of Work
Within scope of the job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment
Preferred Qualifications: Education and Work Experience
BS in IT or related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
2 - 3 years related experience (demand management, project estimation and planning)
Operational familiarity with IT services and experience interacting with vendors as it relates to planning and estimating the delivery of such services
Healthcare provider industry experience is preferred
What You Will Need
Education:
- High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree required.
Work Experience:
- 1 year of experience required.
- 4 years of experience preferred.
- 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
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