Vice President, Strategic Business Operations

Centene is transforming the health of our communities one person at a time.  As an Executive on our team, you could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members.
 

Position Purpose: Acts as a thought partner to the executive leadership team, providing vision, strategy, and operational leadership in support of organizational culture, strategic priorities, and vendor governance functions. Serves as a trusted confidant and advisor, overseeing high-level projects and initiatives, particularly focused on the execution of key performance indicators (KPIs). Plan, track, and monitor the progress of key priorities and strategic initiatives for the leadership team.

• Assist leadership teams with strategy development, strategic planning, and financial and vendor management planning.
• Partner with key stakeholders to prioritize business needs and initiatives.
• Navigate formal and informal organizational channels, influencing across all levels and divisions.
• Plan, track, and monitor the progress of key priorities and strategic initiatives for the leadership team.
• Manage critical aspects of deliverables, including drafting correspondence and other tasks to facilitate effective execution of top priorities.
• Manage communications on behalf of the leadership team.
• Prepare documents for internal and external audiences, including compelling presentations for company-wide meetings and external speaking engagements.
• Provide vendor governance including all financial, technology, RFPs, rate setting and operational processes.
• Identify risks and opportunities associated with future profitability and member retention.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in business, communications or related field or equivalent experience required.
• Master's Degree in a related field preferred.
• 10+ years management experience 10+ years of experience in communications, health plan operations and strategy, change management, project management, or vendor management required.
• Prior experience in healthcare or large-scale service industry required.
• Experience supporting executive level management and driving interdepartmental collaboration required.
• Leadership experience and skills required. required.
• Experience with accounting practices, state reporting requirements, and rate setting activities preferred.

Pay Range: $185,200.00 - $352,700.00 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, 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