Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives

Centene Management Company LLC; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Centene Management Company LLC is seeking a Senior Strategist to develop and direct strategic business initiatives across enterprise priorities, product offerings, and operations. You will partner with senior leadership to drive initiatives from development to execution, ensure cross‑functional alignment, and integrate adaptive technologies for better consumer outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership across business units, change management, and clear decision support while shaping long‑term

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of strategic initiatives, product development/management, business operations, or related experience.
• Experience with product planning, development, execution, and product financials, as well as leading complex cross-functional initiatives from strategy to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct strategic business initiatives within enterprise priorities and product offerings.
• Partner with leadership to drive initiatives from development to execution across units.
• Integrate adaptive technologies and expert team-based services across product portfolios to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Change management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Position Purpose

Develop and direct strategic business initiatives within enterprise priorities product offerings, management, development, and enhancement, integration of adaptive technologies, and support of cross‑functional business and operational needs. Partner with leadership to drive strategic initiatives from development to execution. Develop and lead long term strategic business, product development and enhancement initiatives that cross and/or integrate functions, product, and business units Ensure subject matter expertise is infused into all strategic initiatives and products to ensure processes are being followed during the product development process, including consumer experience, operations, clinical, and change management Identify and support the integration of products/interventions across all business units Ensure consistent and seamless integration of adaptive technology and expert team‑based services across all product portfolios and strategic initiatives to ensure optimal behavior change outcomes Support client services across all business units with initiative simplification and customization in consultation with all product stakeholders Partner with leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders to structure, coordinate, and advance high‑priority strategic initiatives and special projects, including development of executive‑level materials, recommendations, progress updates, and decision support.

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. 7+ years of strategic initiatives, product development/management, business operations, or related experience. Experience with product planning, development, execution, and product financials, as well as leading complex cross‑functional initiatives from strategy to implementation. Experience across different market segments and product types.

Pay Range

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

About Us

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.

Centene is committed to helping people live healthier lives. We provide access to high-quality healthcare, innovative programs and a wide range of health solutions that help families and individuals get well, stay well and be well.