Strategy Manager - Healthcare
Location: St. Louis, MO/ Dallas, TX – Hybrid 2-3 days in office
Job Description
Role Overview: Reporting to the Head of Healthcare Strategy, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the strategic direction of our Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) function within the healthcare division. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, operational expertise, and hands-on leadership to drive high-impact initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and refine RCM strategies aligned with business goals and market dynamics.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Marketing, Operations, Delivery, Finance, etc.) to implement and monitor strategic initiatives.
- Work with strategic partners to conceptualize new, innovative solutions and work with cross functional teams internally to bring them to market.
- Stay current with industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes to inform and influence strategic planning.
- Analyze performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and propose corrective actions.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring alignment and commitment.
Qualifications:
- MBA required, with at least 2 years of post-MBA experience in strategy or consulting.
- Proven healthcare industry experience, ideally with exposure to revenue cycle or related operations.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Must be based in St. Louis, MO or Dallas, TX.
Ideal Candidate Traits:
- Self-starter who can adapt quickly to evolving priorities.
- Strategic thinker with an execution mindset.
- Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across the organization.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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While our system allows application in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes.
About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.