Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Centene Corporation

Strategic initiatives manager advancing healthcare operations for Centene’s Sunshine Health plan. Leading complex projects, teams, vendors, and strategy execution for 28 million members.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,100 - $126,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing strategic projects and initiatives, with a focus on process improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Possesses expertise in healthcare operations and financial acumen to drive business strategies effectively.

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Project ManagementLeadership DevelopmentHealthcare Operations ExperienceFinancial AcumenCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProcess ImprovementOperations ManagementStrategic PlanningPerformance Monitoring

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationRelationship BuildingTeam Management

Industry Keywords

Managed CareP&L ManagementHealthcare OperationsVendor ManagementSLA Oversight

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
Develop and implement action plans to improve processes
Oversee projects and administer development and delivery of solutions
Engage department associates and manage associate performance through communication, feedback, coaching, and development recommendations
Coach and manage the team and direct reports
Manage processes and projects from inception through lifecycle
Lead and develop workflows 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
Provide leadership for strategic program initiatives and ensure financial obligations are met
Monitor vendor, delegated, and contracted relationships and performance, including SLA oversight
Oversee periodic executive summaries for Senior Management on performance and trends
Perform other assigned duties
Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience leading projects and initiatives
2+ years of experience leading people
Experience in managed care preferred
Financial and P&L acumen preferred
Healthcare operations experience preferred
Must reside in Florida
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Approximately 20%–25% travel for business needs and/or in-person department meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K plans
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
Accommodation support available