Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Centene; United States; Remote; USD 86,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Project Manager to support strategic initiatives and manage key projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, particularly in healthcare, and strong leadership skills. This role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in project management or related strategic initiatives, preferably in healthcare.
• 4+ years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports leadership in executing business strategies.
• Manages strategic projects and initiatives for the business unit.
• Oversees vendor performance and compliance with SLAs.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose: Serves as a critical resource in supporting, managing, and leading strategic projects and initiatives for the Office of the Chief Health Officer / Medical Affairs functional business unit. The position will support leadership in executing business strategies on behalf of the organization. Builds strong relationships with key functional areas and provides leadership and oversight to staff.

• Executes the established strategic plan and key processes.
• Responsible for development and/or implementation of key projects for the business unit.
• Provides project oversight and administration to ensure that the development and delivery of solutions meet or exceed the expected business requirements.
• Builds strong cross-functional relationships with internal departments to drive business strategies.
• Provides leadership in support of strategic program initiatives to ensure financial obligations are met.
• Works with leadership during the annual planning process and makes recommendations on priorities and capacity, advising management in long-range planning for additional needs related to the project scope.
• Supports monitoring of vendor performance against expected Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Oversees the monthly and quarterly summaries prepared for Senior Management on overall performance and trends.
• Effectively manages processes and projects within the department.
• Plans, conducts, and directs work on complex projects/programs necessitating the origination and application of new and unique approaches.
• Ensures prompt and proper resolution to internal business owner requests.
• Develops and implements action plans to address processes needing improvement, providing coaching and motivational support to associates.
• Coaches and manages the team.
• Manages associate performance by effectively communicating expectations and providing regular feedback with recommendations for development.
• Leads and develops the workflow for all business processes.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience: A Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent directly related experience. 6+ years of experience in project management or related strategic initiatives, preferably in healthcare. 4+ years of management experience.

Pay Range: $86,000.00 - $154,700.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and flexible work arrangements (remote, hybrid, field, or office schedules). Actual pay will be adjusted based on skills, experience, education, and other factors. Total compensation may include additional incentives.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered per applicable laws.