Ascension

Business Continuity Manager

Ascension$79K — $110K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent with 3 years of experience, Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 2 years, or 7 years of specific experience required.
  • 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, Master's in a relevant field is a plus.
  • Certification as a Business Continuity Professional or willingness to obtain within a year is required.
  • Experience in business continuity or emergency preparedness, especially in healthcare, is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive business continuity plans.
  • Conduct risk assessments and create contingency plans to minimize downtime.
  • Ensure recovery strategies comply with industry regulations and internal standards.
  • Collaborate with corporate and facility stakeholders to implement resilience strategies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
  • Employer-matched 403(b) retirement savings plan and related resources.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays for work-life balance.
  • Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
  • Employee Assistance Program offering counseling and wellness resources.
  • Parental leave and family support benefits.
  • Optional legal and pet insurance, along with transportation savings.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote with up to 50% travel within all markets.

Department/Specialty: Regulatory

Schedule: Full Time, Monday- Friday, Days

Salary range: $79,511 - $110,834 annually

Eligible for an annual incentive bonus

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How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Resilience Strategy: Develop and maintain comprehensive business continuity plans to safeguard Ascension and its affiliates against operational disruptions.
  • Risk Mitigation: Conduct strategic risk assessments and contingency planning to minimize downtime and protect critical business functions.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all recovery strategies meet industry regulatory requirements and organizational standards during and after a crisis.
  • Stakeholder Leadership: Collaborate with corporate entities and facilities to communicate resilience strategies and maintain seamless operational continuity.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

  • 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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Bachelor's degree highly desired, master's degree in relevant field preferred.
  • Certified Business Continuity Professional or relative certification or obtains within one year of employment.
  • Experience in business continuity and/or emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, preferably in health care or hospital operations
  • Also preferred - IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 training


Responsibilities

  • Resilience Strategy: Develop and maintain comprehensive business continuity plans to safeguard Ascension and its affiliates against operational disruptions.
  • Risk Mitigation: Conduct strategic risk assessments and contingency planning to minimize downtime and protect critical business functions.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all recovery strategies meet industry regulatory requirements and organizational standards during and after a crisis.
  • Stakeholder Leadership: Collaborate with corporate entities and facilities to communicate resilience strategies and maintain seamless operational continuity.


Qualifications

Education:

  • 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.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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