Operations Strategy Lead — Data-Driven, Remote-Friendly

Centene Corporation; Indiana; Remote; USD 88,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Corporation in Indiana seeks an operations and data analytics professional to oversee operations and business strategy across cross-functional teams, driving data-driven insights to meet strategic objectives.

The role emphasizes developing methodologies for tracking and analyzing program results, collaborating with stakeholders, and supporting key initiatives to improve quality, costs, and stakeholder satisfaction. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 4+ years experience in operational business processes or data analysis.
• Experience with continuous improvement via Six Sigma or Total Quality Management (TQM) is desirable.
• Experience working within a matrix environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage methodologies for tracking, identifying and problem-solving issues, interpreting and presenting program results and insights.
• Perform data analysis from a variety of data sources to evolve metrics used to measure ROI of product activity.
• Collaborate with staff to identify internal and external customers and their expectations, initiate process changes to increase quality and satisfaction.
• Facilitate and support operations staff in planning, achievement, and tracking of key strategic initiatives.
• Serve as an internal resource and advisor on improvement activities.
• Explore new approaches to work processes using quality improvement techniques to eliminate waste and re-work.
• Able to travel up to 25%.

Skills

Data analysis

Process improvement

Six Sigma

Operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation of insights

Travel planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Centene Corporation in Indiana seeks an operations and data analytics professional to oversee operations and business strategy across cross-functional teams, driving data-driven insights to meet strategic objectives.

The role emphasizes developing methodologies for tracking and analyzing program results, collaborating with stakeholders, and supporting key initiatives to improve quality, costs, and stakeholder satisfaction. Travel up to 25% is required.