Director, Strategic Initiatives — Remote & High-Impact Execution

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

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.