**Details** + **Department:** Support Team + **Schedule:** Full Time, Days + **Location:** Remote with up to 25% travel **Benefits** Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community _Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._ **Responsibilities** As **Director, Internal Communications (ERP Transformation)** , you will lead internal communications supporting Ascension’s ERP implementation (to Oracle and UKG Pro) and will play a key role in ensuring projects meet objectives on time and on budget by increasing associate adoption and usage. **This role is a 2 year project-based position.** **Responsibilities:** + Lead an integrated communications strategy in support of ERP transformation, to build excitement and engagement with associates and equip senior leaders to deliver effective and compelling communications + Identify and engage key stakeholders at all levels of the organization, building strong relationships and managing their expectations throughout the change process + Experience supporting senior leaders with strategic communications counsel. + Advise and support leaders in proactively engaging associates in the strategy, technology adoption and culture change. + Own and manage relationships with agency partners and consulting partners to oversee the implementation of change communication plans + Proactively identify trends, risks, challenges and solutions to process adoption, and lead and support change communication efforts. + Employ creative approaches to engage stakeholder audiences, including change and relationship management. + Measure effectiveness and adjust plans accordingly to support desired outcomes. + Ability to write and edit engaging and visually appealing change communications **Requirements** 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. **Additional Preferences** + Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred + 10 years + in a leadership role with relevant experience in internal communications, leading + Proven driver and communicator across matrixed organizations, helping to gain internal buy-in and support for strategic initiatives + Prior ERP transformation experience (or similar change/technology transformations) with ability to provide insights into best practices + Ability to lead teams inside a company and across agency and consulting partners + Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and manage issues and risks related to change management and communications + Experience in measurement and reporting, with ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to support change management and communications + Excellent influencer with senior executives + Previous people and program management experience + Self-starter with agility to work in a fast-paced, remote environment **Why Join Our Team** Ascension 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 Employer** Ascension 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/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.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\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.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 Statement** This 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-Verify\_Participation\_Poster\_ES.pdf)