Senior Director, 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.
 

Position Purpose:

Responsible for leading and overseeing the development, implementation, and management of strategic projects and initiatives for the Provider Experience organization. Collaborates with senior management and stakeholders in executing business strategies that align with the organization's goals.

The role will focus on strategy, policy, operational planning and execution of work processes for the company and/or major area(s) of responsibility. This position provides oversight for new initiatives and includes leadership responsibility for end-to-end testing, documenting root cause, and implementing solutions.

• Develop and execute strategic initiatives that align with the organization’s mission, vision, and long-term goals
• Identify trends and outliers across the organization to target improvements that will improve provider experience and performance
• Oversee the development of business cases, project plans, and performance metrics to ensure successful project outcomes
• Use data-driven insights across various sources to turn them into actions and initiatives
• Create deep partnerships across all Markets and lines of business (LOBs) to initiative and lead improvement efforts
• Work cross-functionally with key business partners in shared services to ensure alignment and support for strategic initiatives
• Drive innovation within the organization by identifying and implementing new technologies, process, and best practices
• Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption and integration of strategic initiatives
• Measure and report to leadership and key stakeholders throughout the organization
• Be a key participant in the strategic goal planning process and drive accountability of goals
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's Degree Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience required
Master's Degree Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field preferred

7+ years Experience in strategic planning with a large healthcare insurance organization or national provider group required
3+ years Management experience leading teams in value-based performance reporting, analysis, and/or strategy preferred
3+ years Experience with provider technology such as EMR, Availity or CRMs required
Proven expertise in building and implementing value-based performance strategies required
In-depth knowledge of value-based contracting, provider network management, and/or process and performance improvement methodologies required

Pay Range: $145,100.00 - $268,800.00 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, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

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