Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives

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.

Essential Functions: * 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 meets or exceeds 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 and advises management in long-range planning for additional needs related to the project scope.

* Supports monitoring of vendor performance against expected Service Level Agreements (SLA's).

* Oversees the monthly and quarterly summaries prepared for Senior Management on overall performance and trends.

* Effectively manages processes and projects within 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.Additional Responsibilities:

Position Purpose: Serves as a critical resource in supporting, managing and leading strategic projects and initiatives for the 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 provide leadership and oversight to staff.

Candidate Education:

Required A Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent directly related experience

Required 6+ years of experience in project management or other related business/strategic initiatives, preferably in a healthcare environment

Required 4+ years of management experience

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.

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.