Senior Manager, Business Operations and Performance

Centene Corp.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible remote/hybrid/work schedules

Job summary

Centene Corp. is seeking a senior program leader to identify, oversee, and manage strategic initiatives that drive performance across health plan operations and organizations.

The role emphasizes quality, cost control, and risk management while aligning with state and organizational standards. The ideal candidate will have a track record in large-scale programs, Medicaid or care management exposure, and strong metrics-driven leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years in organizational strategy or performance management.
• Minimum 3+ years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop a multi-year performance road map and lead strategic planning to drive success.
• Define performance standards and monitor progress to ensure alignment with metrics and quality standards.
• Analyze data from diverse sources to refine metrics and deliver actionable insights through reports.
• Initiate and manage special projects to streamline processes, boost productivity, and improve accuracy.
• Collaborate across teams to design, develop, and implement policies and practices.
• Build partnerships with health plans, BTS teams, and cross-functional units; oversee training when needed.
• Identify internal/external customers and define service-level expectations; drive process improvements.
• Hire, train, and develop high-performing teams to support organizational goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Performance management

Data analysis

Project management

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

5+ years in organizational strategy

3+ years management experience

Job description

Position Purpose

Identifies, oversees and manages business operations and strategies to ensure performance aligns with health plan, state, and organizational standards.

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.

Preferred candidates will bring demonstrated leadership experience, ideally managing people and leading complex, large-scale programs or multi-market implementations. Additional preferred experience includes Medicaid contact center experience or clinical care management experience. Strong knowledge of performance management, contractual obligations, state requirements, withholds, liquidated damages, and operational risk management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year performance road map to drive organizational success. Lead strategic planning efforts, design and implement key initiatives, and oversee performance management with a strong focus on quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Define performance standards, monitor production progress, and prioritize work flows to ensure full compliance with state, federal, and organizational metrics and quality standards.
• Analyze data from diverse sources to refine and evolve metrics that measure departmental effectiveness. Deliver clear, actionable insights through comprehensive reporting and communication to drive meaningful changes.
• Initiate and manage special projects aimed at streamlining processes to enhance efficiency, boost productivity, and improve accuracy.
• Collaborate across teams to design, develop, and implement policies, procedures, and practices that optimize departmental operations.
• Build and sustain collaborative partnerships with health plans, BTS teams, and cross-functional business units. Provide oversight for training programs and business processes as needed to ensure alignment and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with staff to identify internal and external customers and define their service-level expectations. Drive process improvements aimed at enhancing quality, reducing costs, and increasing satisfaction among key partners.
• Responsible for hiring, training, and development of high-performing teams to support organizational goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in business or related field or equivalent experience required. 5+ years in organizational strategy, performance management or related experience required. 3+ years management experience required.

Pay Range: $107,700.00 - $199,300.00 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