Vice President – Strategic Initiatives

Centene Corporation

. Oversee administrative functions and strategic initiatives .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $171,900 - $326,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, process transformation, and operational management within the healthcare and financial services sectors. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, implement sustainable improvements, and manage people development initiatives.

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Strategic PlanningProcess TransformationOperations ManagementPeople LeadershipHealthcare Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Process DesignCompetitive IntelligenceOperational EffectivenessBusiness Process StandardizationData Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationLeadershipStrategic Advocacy

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business AdministrationBachelor's Degree in Health Care AdministrationBachelor's Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

HealthcareInsuranceFinancial ServicesComplianceClaims Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee administrative functions and strategic initiatives
Assist executive leadership with strategic planning, competitive intelligence, strategic advocacy, and chief of staff responsibilities
Lead end-to-end process transformation initiatives across Claims, Appeals & Grievances, Enrollment, Provider Data, Billing, and related operational domains
Support future-state operating models that improve scalability, quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness through process design and support
Partner with Operations, Technology, Compliance, Analytics, and Business stakeholders to implement sustainable process improvements
Reduce unnecessary variation, eliminate duplicate work, and standardize business processes across lines of business and cross-functional teams
Coordinate, deliver, and maintain the annual enterprise-level strategic plan
Partner with executive leadership to identify and monitor strategic priorities
Partner with HR to lead and manage the annual people plan, including career development, training, and education strategies
Lead the development and oversight of the competitive intelligence process
Develop and mature strategic, innovative partnerships to drive advocacy for the Division's lines of business
Deliver and support chief of staff responsibilities, including presentation development, governance management, communications, and priority projects
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience required
8+ years experience in strategy, operations management, or consulting experience in the Healthcare, Insurance, or financial services industry required
Direct people leadership including the management of other people leaders
3+ years of supervisory/management experience required
Travel 10%
Equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position

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
Benefits may be subject to program eligibility