Manager of Digital Asset Management (DAM)

The Manager of Digital Asset Management (DAM) will manage implementation with product, oversee governance, and be responsible for day-to-day operations of Ascension’s DAM platform. This role ensures that delivered digital assets (images, video, graphics, documents, and multimedia) are structured, tagged, and distributed in alignment with brand standards, marketing priorities, and compliance requirements. This role will also standardize how content flows from creators and marketers through the content lifecycle involved for publishing on Web.

• Manage implementation with product, oversee governance, and be responsible for day-to-day operations of Ascension’s DAM platform.
• Ensure that delivered digital assets (images, video, graphics, documents, and multimedia) are structured, tagged, and distributed in alignment with brand standards, marketing priorities, and compliance requirements.
• Standardize how content flows from creators and marketers through the content lifecycle involved for publishing on Web.
• Collaborate across Marketing, Creative, Product, Digital Content Operations, and engineering to design workflows, optimize asset lifecycle management, and enable scalable content reuse.
• Oversee metadata strategy, taxonomy, adopt rights management, and governance frameworks to ensure our assets are accurate, accessible, and impactful.

• 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.
• Additional Preferences: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Digital Media, Information Science, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in digital asset management, content operations, or marketing technology.
• Strong knowledge of DAM platforms (e.g., Sitecore Content Hub, Adobe Experience Manager, Bynder, Acquia DAM/Widen, etc.).
• Expertise in metadata design, taxonomy, and content governance.
• Experience with integrations across SiteCore CMS, CRM, marketing automation, and creative tools.
• Familiarity with rights management, licensing, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and change management skills.
• Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams or direct reports.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, MS Project)
• Experience with digital, IT, or healthcare-related projects is a plus
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive decisions
• Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
• Comfort working in matrixed or enterprise environments

• 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

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.