Vice President, Operations

Centene; United States; Remote; USD 210,000 - 401,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking an Executive to oversee health plan operations and drive business development initiatives. This remote position requires expertise in operations management within the healthcare sector, demanding strong strategic, financial, and regulatory knowledge to enhance efficiency and compliance while meeting organizational objectives. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to corporate policies and strategic goals.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• 10+ years of operations, management, or administration in the Healthcare or Insurance industry.
• Experience in business development and/or RFP experience.
• Extensive knowledge of state legislative and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all health plan operations, procurement opportunities, and new product implementations.
• Facilitate operational oversight for multiple functions and identify operational efficiencies.
• Support due diligence and integration for all acquisitions.

Skills

Business Development

Operations Management

Financial Acumen

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accountancy or a related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Centene is transforming the health of our communities one person at a time. As an Executive on our team, you could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members.

Position Location: Remote TN/AL - required to reside in TN or AL

Position Purpose: Oversee all health plan operations, procurement opportunities, new product implementations and complex initiatives for business development utilizing cross-functional business units and corporate teams to meet business unit and corporate strategic objectives

• Perform duties as chief liaison between the identified region or business unit and Corporate policies & standards
• In support of the overall strategic plan, establish operational vision, objectives, policies and procedures
• Facilitate operational oversight for multiple functions and identify opportunities for maintaining the most cost efficient operation
• Identify operational efficiencies, meet regulatory and client expectations and develop a “best practice” approach to all operations
• Meet and exceed requirements including organizational, state, compliance and contractual agreements
• Support due diligence and integration for all acquisitions
• Oversee new system, product, and business implementations
• Oversee operational budget, revenue targets and profit and loss
• Assess organizational strengths and weaknesses to recommend enhanced operating model
• Ensure cost effective, client and employee responsive programs are developed and maintained throughout the plan

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accountancy or a related field. 10+ years of operations, management, or administration in the Healthcare or Insurance industry Experience in business development and/or RFP experience. Extensive knowledge of state legislative and regulatory processes. Master’s degree preferred.

Pay Range: $210,800.00 - $400,500.00 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 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