Manager of Internal Communications (Technology Communications)

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Department: Internal Functional Communications

Schedule: Full Time/8-Hour Day Shift, Monday-Friday

Location: Remote with less than 5% travel - Living in one of the following key markets is strongly preferred - St. Louis, Nashville, Chicago, Austin, Milwaukee, or Indianapolis

BenefitsPaid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your communityPlease note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.ResponsibilitiesAs the Manager of Internal Communications (Technology Communications), you will manage internal communications programs to support Ascension’s information technology teams and will play a key role in ensuring projects meet objectives on time and on budget by increasing adoption and usage.Responsibilities:

Develop and drive the execution of a strategic and measurable internal communications plans

Provide internal communications counsel and support to Ascension leaders leaders

Develop internal communications content, campaigns and events that support our operational objectives and our internal brand

Proactively identify trends, risks, challenges and solutions to process adoption, and lead and support change communication efforts

Combine strategic thinking and big-picture perspective with attention to detail, clarity and focus

Ensure that communications reflect the Mission, Vision and Values of Ascension as a healing ministry of the Catholic Church

Maintain flexible availability and responsiveness both during and outside of normal work hours as necessary

Complexity of Work:

Requires outstanding writing skills, critical thinking skills, strategic counseling skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a high-performance environment. Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus.

#marketingcommunicationsRequirementsEducation:

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.

Additional PreferencesEducation:

Bachelor's level degree. 3 years of leadership or management experience

Journalism, English, or Communications degree preferred

Work Experience:

Experience with implementing large-scale change communications efforts in the healthcare technology space

Ability to write and edit engaging and visually appealing change communications

Experience supporting senior leaders with strategic communications counsel

Experience planning and managing a coordinated content approach that directly impacts engagement of key audiences in support of our business goals

Strong collaboration skills with other team members

Proven driver and communicator across matrixed organizations, helping to gain internal buy-in and support

Clinical technology communications experience preferred

Why Join Our TeamAscension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerAscension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights1020.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRightsSp1020.pdf) poster.As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf)Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.E-Verify StatementThis employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-VerifyParticipationPosterES.pdf)