Manager, Operations

Centene Corporation; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Centene Corporation seeks an experienced professional to oversee operations and business strategy, coordinating across cross-functional departments to meet strategic objectives. Must be authorized to work in the United States, with up to 25% travel.

The role involves analyzing data to measure ROI of product activity, driving quality improvements, and supporting strategic initiatives to positively impact the organization’s scorecard. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field with 4+ years of experience in operational processes or data analysis.
• Desirable: Six Sigma or Total Quality Management (TQM) experience; matrix environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage methodologies for tracking, identifying and solving issues; present program results and insights.
• Perform data analysis from diverse sources to measure ROI of product activity.
• Collaborate with staff to identify customers and expectations; initiate process changes to improve quality, reduce costs, and enhance satisfaction.
• Support planning and tracking of strategic initiatives to impact the organizational scorecard.
• Act as internal resource for improvement activities and explore new approaches to work processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Position Purpose: Oversee operations, and business strategy utilizing cross-functional departments to meet strategic objectives.

Key Details: 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.

• Develop and manage methodologies for tracking, identifying and problem-solving issues, interpreting and presenting program results and insights, and developing data-driven analysis approach for clients.
• Perform data analysis from a variety of data sources to evolve the metrics used to measure effectiveness and return on investment of all current and new product activity.
• Collaborate with staff to identify internal and external customers and their expectations, initiate process changes to increase quality, decrease costs and improve staff, provider and member satisfaction.
• Facilitate and support operations staff in the planning, achievement, and tracking of the organizations key strategic initiatives to create a positive impact on organizational scorecard.
• Serve as an internal resource and advisor on improvement activities.
• Explore new approaches to work processes by utilizing quality improvement techniques to eliminate waste and re-work.
• Able to travel up to 25%.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree Business Administration, related field, or equivalent experience. 4+ years experience in operational business processes or data analysis, preferably in the managed care or insurance industry. Practical experience implementing continuous improvement via Six Sigma or Total Quality Management (TQM) is desirable. Experience working within a matrix environment preferred.

Pay Range: $87,700.00 - $157,800.00 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