Director, Strategic Initiatives

Centene Corporation

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About The Position

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: The Director, Strategic Initiatives will serve as a critical resource in supporting, managing and driving strategic projects and initiatives for the area. The position will support senior management in executing business strategies. Directs the strategic planning process and establishes key processes. Monitors and manages key deliverables of the strategic plan. Builds strong cross-functional relationships with internal departments to implement business strategies. Provides project management for implementation of key initiatives and driving critical projects. Interacts closely with business leaders to carry out key projects and works directly with other senior leaders to drive successful completion of tactical and strategic initiatives. Consults with and influences senior management at various levels in and across a wide variety of functions. Advises and makes recommendations to business leaders on key strategic and tactical decisions. Provides support for financial, sales and operation reporting and analysis. Ability to lead change and execute on business objectives through oversight and management of key stakeholders and owners. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Travel up to 25%.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Required 7+ years of experience in developing and implementing new business strategies.
• Required 5+ years of experience in working in a managed care environment.
• Required other strong financial and analytical background.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting, managing and driving strategic projects and initiatives
• Supporting senior management in executing business strategies
• Directing the strategic planning process and establishing key processes
• Monitoring and managing key deliverables of the strategic plan
• Building strong cross-functional relationships with internal departments to implement business strategies
• Providing project management for implementation of key initiatives and driving critical projects
• Interacting closely with business leaders to carry out key projects and works directly with other senior leaders to drive successful completion of tactical and strategic initiatives
• Consulting with and influencing senior management at various levels in and across a wide variety of functions
• Advising and making recommendations to business leaders on key strategic and tactical decisions
• Providing support for financial, sales and operation reporting and analysis
• Leading change and execute on business objectives through oversight and management of key stakeholders and owners
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Complying with all policies and standards

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees