Senior Application Technology Specialist

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Remote
• Department: Applications and Platforms
• Schedule: Days | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead operational excellence across the full application lifecycle, acting as the primary subject matter expert and escalation point for complex integrations and configurations to keep systems running seamlessly.
• Shape future-state architecture and workflows by providing strategic technical expertise that aligns application designs directly with long-term business and patient care goals.
• Drive high-impact system enhancements from initial requirements gathering and vendor proposals through to post-launch evaluations and seamless upgrade management.
• Optimize application value and user adoption through performance metric analysis, user feedback, and cross-functional leadership in process redesign.
• Oversee strategic vendor partnerships and service level agreements to ensure financial sustainability, optimal contract performance, and low total cost of ownership.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s): None Required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

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 99,000+ 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.

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