Director of Strategic Operations

Location: Wichita, KS | Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals | Department: Administration | Schedule: Days, Full-time

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

Additional Preferences:

• Strong healthcare and strategic planning experience
• 2 or more years of leadership experience

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