Position Purpose: Leads the enterprise change communications function, providing strategic direction, governance, and executive communications support for the organization's largest transformation initiatives, including enterprise modernization, organizational change, mergers and acquisitions, and business integration efforts.

• Develops the enterprise change communications strategy aligned to business priorities.
• Serves as the senior communications advisor to executive leadership and the Transformation Office.
• Leads communications for enterprise transformation initiatives and organizational change programs.
• Oversees executive messaging, leadership communications, and enterprise change campaigns.
• Establishes governance, standards, and best practices for change communications.
• Partners with HR, Transformation Office, and other key stakeholders and business leaders to drive alignment on how we plan and respond to change.
• Develops measurement frameworks to evaluate communication effectiveness and adoption.
• Leads, coaches, and develops a high-performing team of change communications professionals.
• Manages multiple enterprise initiatives while ensuring consistent messaging.
• Identifies communication risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree Communications or related field required.
10+ years leadership experience, with progressive responsibility in corporate communications.
Demonstrated experience to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience in a highly regulated environment.

Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.

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