Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Centene Corporation; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Corporation seeks a Manager of Strategic Initiatives to support and lead strategic projects across the department. This role emphasizes strategic execution, stakeholder collaboration, and staff leadership, with remote work available across the United States and occasional onsite travel up to 10%.

The position demands 5+ years of project leadership and at least 2 years of people leadership, with preferred experience in managed care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in leading projects and initiatives.
• 2+ years of experience in leading people.
• Preferred experience in managed care.

Responsibilities

• Supports execution of the strategic plan and key processes.
• Develops and implements key Operations/Administration projects.
• Directs complex Operations projects requiring innovative approaches.
• Works with Operations leadership to implement action plans for improvements.
• Provides project oversight to ensure solutions meet business requirements.
• Engages associates, providing feedback and coaching as needed.
• Coaches and manages the team and direct reports.
• Manages associate performance with clear expectations and development recommendations.
• Manages processes and projects from inception through lifecycle.
• Leads and develops workflow for business processes.
• Ensures prompt resolution to internal business owner requests.
• Builds cross-functional relationships to drive strategies and issue resolution.
• Leads project workgroups and manages multiple projects simultaneously.
• Oversees executive summaries for Senior Management on performance trends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Position Purpose:
The Manager of Strategic Initiatives serves as a critical resource in supporting, managing, and leading strategic projects and initiatives for the department. The position will support leadership in leading strategy execution. They will also build strong relationships with key functional areas and provide leadership and oversight to staff.

Key Details: This position is 100% remote within the United States. Travel up to 10% for onsite meetings required.

• Supports Plan Administration in execution of established strategic plan and key processes.
• Responsible for development and implementation of key Operations/Administration projects.
• Plans, conducts and directs work on complex Operations projects/programs necessitating the origination and application of new and unique approaches.
• Work with Operations leadership to develop and implement action plans to address processes needing improvement.
• Provides project oversight and administration to ensure that the development and delivery of solutions meets or exceeds the expected business requirements.
• Engage department associates, managing associate performance providing recommendations, feedback and coaching as needed.
• Coaches and manages the team and direct reports.
• Manages associate performance by effectively communicating expectations and providing regular feedback with recommendations for development.
• Effectively manages processes and projects within department managing projects from inception through life cycle.
• Leads and develops the workflow for all business processes.
• Ensures prompt and proper resolution to internal business owner requests.
• Builds strong cross-functional relationships with internal departments to drive business strategies and issue resolution
• Lead project workgroups.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and resolve issues identified.
• Provides project oversight and administration to ensure that development and delivery of solutions meet requirements.
• Provides leadership in support of strategic program initiatives to ensure financial obligations are met.
• Manage and monitor vendor/delegated/contracted relationships and performance including SLA oversight.
• Oversees periodic executive summaries prepared for Senior Management on overall performance and trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience:
Required A Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Candidate Experience: Required 5+ years of experience in leading projects and initiatives
Required 2+ years of experience in leading people
Preferred Other experience in managed care

Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 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