Director, Transformational Change Management & Communication

Position Purpose: Enables the strategy and execution of communications and change outcomes as it relates to the successful execution of strategic initiatives in the transformation portfolio. Ensures leadership behaviors and culture are linked to all aspects of transformational change.

Key Details: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

 

This is a remote role that can be based anywhere within the continental US.

• In partnership with leadership, drives strategy to support communications & change management activities (to include Health Plan, Product and Shared Services alignment and partnership) which drive and accelerate enterprise transformation efforts
• Drives and executes change management strategy via a structured methodology, and leads change management activities across multiple functions linked to the transformational priorities
• Excellent at negotiating and building intentionally developed relationships based on trust to craft and influence strategic outcomes
• Supports planning and implementation of transformational initiatives by ensuring leadership buy-in, key stakeholder awareness, employee adoption and overall organizational readiness and effective execution; ensures sustained change
• Works with project teams, and sometimes lead them, to integrate change management (including training development and deployment) activities into overall project plans
• Assists in applying a structured approach to transition individuals, teams, and organizations from current to desired state to achieve improved and sustainable business results
• Drives leadership development, culture & collaboration across the HR Talent and Capabilities portfolio, leveraging and scaling best practices aligned with enterprise strategic pillars and leadership behaviors in close partnership with the culture team and business leaders
• Maintains a leadership role in the transformation Center of Excellence, leveraging a framework of leading practice methodologies and tools aligned to successful execution of change initiatives
• Drives strategic transformational initiatives into actionable plans and support the change and communication of these initiatives to include the adoption of change
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in business, organizational development, communications, or a related field required

Master's Degree preferred: 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in change management required
5+ years of project management experience or communications (or a combination of both) required

Pay Range: $118,400.00 - $219,000.00 per year

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