(Urgent) Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Company: Centene
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: July 8, 2025

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 Office / 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 provide 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 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. - Performs 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 other related business/strategic initiatives, preferably in a healthcare environment. 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 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. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. 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

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