Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives
Company websitecentene.com (Centene, opens in new tab)
Base salary $134,600 to $249,000
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Missouri +1 more
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- LocationMissouri +1 more
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
All places named
- Missouri
- Florida
About this job
Position Purpose:
Develop and direct strategic business initiatives within enterprise priorities product offerings, management, development, and enhancement, integration of adaptive technologies, and support of cross-functional business and operational needs. Partner with leadership to drive strategic initiatives from development to execution.
- Develop and lead long term strategic business, product development and enhancement initiatives that cross and/or integrate functions, product, and business units
- Ensure subject matter expertise is infused into all strategic initiatives and products to ensure processes are being followed during the product development process, including consumer experience, operations, clinical, and change management
- Identify and support the integration of products/interventions across all business units
- Ensure consistent and seamless integration of adaptive technology and expert team-based services across all product portfolios and strategic initiatives to ensure optimal behavior change outcomes
- Support client services across all business units with initiative simplification and customization in consultation with all product stakeholders
- Partner with leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to structure, coordinate, and advance high-priority strategic initiatives and special projects, including development of executive-level materials, recommendations, progress updates, and decision support
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of strategic initiatives, product development/management, business operations, or related experience.
- Experience with product planning, development, execution, and product financials, as well as leading complex cross-functional initiatives from strategy to implementation.
- Experience across different market segments and product types.
At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
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
Source: Centene on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($134,600) is above 48% of the 3,967 Program & Project Management roles nationwide listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $136,000; the middle half runs from $117,500 to $160,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingSenior Director, Strategic Initiatives$134,600 to $249,000
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Director, Procurement$134,600 to $249,000
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives (this listing) | $134,600 - $249,000 |
| Director, Pharmacy | $134,600 - $249,000 |
| Sr. Mgr., Actuarial Services - Medicare | $134,600 - $249,000 |
| Senior Director, Vendor Partnerships | $134,600 - $249,000 |
| Director, Procurement | $134,600 - $249,000 |
| Director, Vendor Management | $134,600 - $249,000 |
| Senior Director, Contracting & Network Development | $134,600 - $249,000 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-11-06
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Remote-MO • Remote-FL
Pay Range: $134,600.00 - $249,000.00 per year
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
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