Director of Process Excellence & Lean Six Sigma

Centene Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K and stock plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off + holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Centene Corp. is seeking a Senior Program Manager to develop and implement business process excellence initiatives across the organization, employing Six Sigma/LEAN methodologies to drive efficiency.

You will lead cross-functional implementations, ensure adherence to budgets and timelines, and provide executive reporting. The role demands leadership, strong communication, and the ability to mentor teams, with flexible options for remote/hybrid/work onsite locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of process optimization, process improvement, or project management experience.
• Experience with Six Sigma/LEAN methodologies.
• Knowledge of process mapping, process design, and workflow management software and applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business process excellence initiatives.
• Provide leadership and oversight of implementation processes.
• Manage implementations to meet budget, timeline, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional tasks to ensure project outcomes.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Mentor project team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Six Sigma/LEAN

Process optimization

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or healthcare administration

Tools

Process mapping software

Workflow management software

Job description

Centene Corp. is seeking a Senior Program Manager to develop and implement business process excellence initiatives across the organization, employing Six Sigma/LEAN methodologies to drive efficiency.

You will lead cross-functional implementations, ensure adherence to budgets and timelines, and provide executive reporting. The role demands leadership, strong communication, and the ability to mentor teams, with flexible options for remote/hybrid/work onsite locations.