Director of Strategic Operations

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals

Department: Administration

Schedule: Days | Full-time

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

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

• Master Project Execution & Alignment: Own key operational projects end-to-end, steering cross-functional teams, managing milestones, and ensuring complete alignment to deliver initiatives on time and on budget.
• Operational Strategy: Lead the creation and rollout of high-level operational frameworks that modernize business processes, drive scalable growth, and directly advance our strategic vision.
• Drive High-Impact Excellence: Design cost-effective, high-quality service models that maximize performance efficiency without compromising patient satisfaction.
• Spearhead ongoing performance assessments, quality control practices, and cross-departmental integration to continuously elevate departmental standards.
• Cultivate a modern workplace culture focused on retention, continuous learning, team satisfaction and elevation.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

• 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.

What additional preferences we''re seeking

• Strong healthcare and strategic planning experience
• 2 or more years of leadership 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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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