Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Centene Corporation

. Support, manage, and lead strategic projects and initiatives for the department .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,100 - $126,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading strategic projects and initiatives while managing cross-functional relationships and team performance. Proficient in process improvement and project oversight to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementTeam LeadershipProcess ImprovementStrategic PlanningVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Project OversightOperations ManagementPerformance ManagementProcess DevelopmentCompliance Management

Soft Skills

CoachingRelationship BuildingCommunicationProblem SolvingFeedback Provision

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Managed CareStrategic InitiativesBusiness ProcessesSLA OversightFinancial Obligations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support, manage, and lead strategic projects and initiatives for the department
Support leadership in executing strategy
Build relationships with key functional areas and provide leadership and oversight to staff
Support Plan Administration in executing the established strategic plan and key processes
Develop and implement Operations/Administration projects
Plan, conduct, and direct complex Operations projects and programs using new and unique approaches
Develop and implement process-improvement action plans with Operations leadership
Provide project oversight and administration to ensure solutions meet or exceed business requirements
Engage department associates, manage performance, and provide recommendations, feedback, and coaching
Coach and manage the team and direct reports
Manage processes and projects from inception through lifecycle
Lead and develop workflow for business processes
Resolve internal business owner requests
Build cross-functional relationships to drive business strategies and resolve issues
Lead project workgroups and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Support strategic program initiatives and ensure financial obligations are met
Manage and monitor vendor, delegated, and contracted relationships and performance, including SLA oversight
Oversee executive summaries for Senior Management on performance and trends
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in leading projects and initiatives
2+ years of experience in leading people
Preferred: other experience in managed care
Ability to travel up to 10% for onsite meetings
Compliance with all policies and standards
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and California Fair Chance Act

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K and stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation
Diversity-focused equal opportunity employer