Senior Strategy Manager

Centene Corporation

. Participate in the development of strategic business plans .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $87,700 - $157,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic business planning, market intelligence, and cross-functional leadership to drive growth and innovation. Proven ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights to senior leadership for informed decision-making.

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Strategic Business PlanningMarket IntelligenceCross-Functional LeadershipBusiness Case DevelopmentHealth Care Market Analysis

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisROI AnalysisTrend AnalysisOpportunity PrioritizationConsumer Experience StrategyStrategic Problem-SolvingExperience DesignBusiness DevelopmentProduct StrategyConsulting

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationCross-Functional InfluenceMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business AdministrationHealth Administration

Industry Keywords

Health CareStrategic PlanningComplianceCorporate DevelopmentMarket Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the development of strategic business plans
Coordinate and communicate product strategy and determine key priorities, policies, and procedures for product lines and programs
Identify and advance growth, innovation, and member experience opportunities through market intelligence, strategic business cases, experience roadmaps, and data-driven recommendations
Guide investment, partnerships, pilots, and organizational priorities
Build cross-functional relationships with shared service partners and markets to implement business strategies
Lead strategic intelligence initiatives supporting enterprise-wide decision-making
Drive cross-functional efforts aligned with annual business and strategic plans
Deliver recommendations based on market trends, competitor analysis, internal performance metrics, talent analytics, and macroeconomic or geographical insights
Execute and manage strategic recommendations
Support strategic and business planning processes
Lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives
Analyze competitor data and landscapes, develop competitive dashboards, and provide analytical insights and recommendations to leadership
Lead and mentor data analysts
Execute complex data-related analytical projects to drive business decisions and efficiencies
Monitor business needs and issues related to product success, including regulatory or policy changes, contract changes, industry trends, and corporate goals
Operate as a central intelligence hub by gathering, analyzing, and distributing strategic intelligence
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in strategy, consulting, innovation, business development, product strategy, or experience design
Proven ability to evaluate growth opportunities, competing priorities, and investments
Experience developing business cases and recommendations for senior leadership
Leadership of complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept through recommendation
Ability to translate consumer, customer, or member insights into strategy
ACA health insurance or consulting experience strongly preferred
Strategic problem-solving and structured decision-making
Business case development, ROI analysis, and opportunity prioritization
Market intelligence, trend analysis, and innovation portfolio assessment
Consumer/member experience strategy and data-driven insights
Executive communication and cross-functional influence
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Health Administration or related field required
6+ years experience in health care market analysis, strategic planning, compliance, corporate development, or equivalent business experience
Prior experience functioning as a lead required
Ability to provide consultation and expert advice to all levels of leadership to develop and recommend strategic plans to expand the business required
Chicago, IL residents

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K
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
Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity