Senior Director, Product Development & Innovation

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. This is a fully remote position and can be located anywhere in the US. Position Purpose: Oversee service product lines. Establish a profitable, disciplined organization that demonstrates a solid foundation for future growth.

• Collaborate with local health plans and corporate service areas to set overall strategy and maintain visibility into initiative status, risks, dependencies, and performance against goals supporting the strategy
• Establish and manage governance, intake, and prioritization processes for strategic initiatives
• Drive end‑to‑end execution of complex programs, ensuring clear scope, ownership, timelines, and outcomes
• Develop and implement reporting and oversight infrastructure to ensure that products are meeting financial, quality, and operational goals while remaining in full compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Build network of relationships with experts to ensure knowledge flow of best practices to the local health plans and corporate departments
• Identify and implement new models and solutions to improve care, quality and cost efficiency
• Lead the centralized Medicare PMO, owning execution of high‑priority, cross‑functional initiatives across the enterprise
• Institute continuous improvement program
• At least 20% travel required

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field. 7+ years of Medicare, dual eligible management or related specialty experience, preferably in a health plan. Previous management experience including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of staff. Master’s degree preferred. Experience in Special Needs Plans is desired. Licenses/Certifications: Current state driver’s license Pay Range: $148,000.00 - $274,200.00 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