Director, Strategic Initiatives

Centene Corp.; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Centene is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives to lead high-impact programs advancing Provider Data Operations priorities. You will translate strategy into actionable plans, align partners, and drive initiatives end-to-end in a remote role within the continental United States.

You will build strong cross-functional relationships, manage key deliverables, and advise senior leaders on strategic decisions while enabling change across functions. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in developing and implementing new business strategies.
• 5+ years of experience in working in a managed care environment.
• Strong financial and analytical background.

Responsibilities

• Directs the strategic planning process and establishes key processes.
• Monitors and manages key deliverables of the strategic plan.
• Builds strong cross-functional relationships with internal departments to implement business strategies.
• Provides project management for implementation of key initiatives and driving critical projects.
• Interacts closely with business leaders to carry out key projects and works directly with other senior leaders to drive successful completion of tactical and strategic initiatives.
• Consults with and influences senior management at various levels in and across a wide variety of functions.
• Advises and makes recommendations to business leaders on key strategic and tactical decisions.
• Provides support for financial, sales and operation reporting and analysis.
• Ability to lead change and execute on business objectives through oversight and management of key stakeholders and owners.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Ability to travel 25 - 50%.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Financial analysis

Project management

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Position Purpose:

The Director, Strategic Initiatives leads high-impact strategic initiatives that advance Provider Data Operations priorities and initiatives. This role translates strategy into actionable plans, aligns business and technology partners, navigates complex dependencies, and drives initiatives from concept through implementation. The Director provides structure and leadership in ambiguous environments, removes barriers, and ensures measurable business outcomes through strong execution, stakeholder alignment, and change leadership.

Key Details

This is a remote role within the continental United States. Approximately 25 - 50% travel. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

• Directs the strategic planning process and establishes key processes.
• Monitors and manages key deliverables of the strategic plan.
• Builds strong cross-functional relationships with internal departments to implement business strategies.
• Provides project management for implementation of key initiatives and driving critical projects.
• Interacts closely with business leaders to carry out key projects and works directly with other senior leaders to drive successful completion of tactical and strategic initiatives.
• Consults with and influences senior management at various levels in and across a wide variety of functions.
• Advises and makes recommendations to business leaders on key strategic and tactical decisions.
• Provides support for financial, sales and operation reporting and analysis.
• Ability to lead change and execute on business objectives through oversight and management of key stakeholders and owners.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Ability to travel 25 - 50%.

Education/Experience:

• Required a Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. Preferred other Graduate degree a plus.
• Required 7+ years of experience in developing and implementing new business strategies.
• Required 5+ years of experience in working in a managed care environment.
• Required other strong financial and analytical background.

Pay Range: $134,600.00 - $249,000.00 per year

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives - and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It's work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act