Director, Strategic Initiatives

Centene Corporation • St. David's, MO

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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. Provides leadership, direction, and innovative vision to improve network performance across markets. Monitors and manages key deliverables of the strategic plan. Builds strong cross-functional relationships with internal departments to implement provider network strategies. Provides project management for implementation of key initiatives and driving critical projects. Develops and communicates organizational objectives; inspires and motivates team members to achieve results. Interacts closely with network 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 and insight for financial, quality, and operational reporting and analysis. Ability to lead, change, and execute on strategic objectives through oversight and management of key stakeholders and owners. Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports, manages and drives strategic projects and initiatives
• Supports senior management in executing business strategies
• Directs the strategic planning process and establishes key processes
• Provides leadership, direction, and innovative vision to improve network performance across markets
• Monitors and manages key deliverables of the strategic plan
• Builds strong cross-functional relationships with internal departments to implement provider network strategies
• Provides project management for implementation of key initiatives and driving critical projects
• Develops and communicates organizational objectives; inspires and motivates team members to achieve results
• Interacts closely with network 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 and insight for financial, quality, and operational reporting and analysis
• Ability to lead, change, and execute on strategic objectives through oversight and management of key stakeholders and owners
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Benefits

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

What This Job Offers

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