Director, Privacy & Security Risk Portfolio

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.
 

Position Purpose:
Leads the development, execution, and optimization of the Enterprise Privacy & Security Risk Management (EPSRM) strategic planning lifecycle and rolling three-year roadmap. Drives the development, governance, and optimization of strategic initiatives that enhance organizational resilience and regulatory Compliance. Directs and develops a high-performing team that provides enterprise-wide visibility into privacy and security risk initiatives, ensuring alignment with WPSRM's strategic objectives. Ensures investments deliver maximum value, leverage robust operational processes and tools to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement through effective portfolio management. Collaborates with senior privacy and security leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, to provide thought leadership, define and track key performance indicators, and proactively manages risk across the portfolio.

• Leads and directs the Privacy & Security Risk Portfolio team to ensure alignment with strategic goals and successful execution of EPSRM initiatives.
• Responsible for all aspects of team leadership and fosters a high-performance culture by clearly defining expectations, providing ongoing coaching and feedback, and supporting professional growth to drive individual and team success.
• Leads and oversees the strategic planning lifecycle for Enterprise Privacy & Security Risk Management (EPSRM), ensuring the continuous development and refinement of rolling three-year roadmaps at both departmental and team levels.
• Facilitates alignment of strategic priorities and provides senior leadership with clear visibility into the progress of key initiatives and performance against defined metrics.
• Provides oversight and direction to the Privacy & Security Risk Portfolio team in managing and governing EPSRM-related procurement activities, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk objectives and compliance standards.
• Partners with Portfolio team members, cross-functional peers, and senior leadership to design, enhance, and sustain portfolio management processes, governance frameworks, and reporting standards.
• Continuously improves tools and methodologies to support effective decision-making, transparent communication, and strategic alignment across privacy and security initiatives.
• Facilitates the annual strategic review of EPSRM’s vision and rolling three-year roadmap, and leads quarterly portfolio performance reviews with senior EPSRM leadership to assess progress, recalibrate priorities, and ensure alignment with enterprise objectives.
• Partners with EPSRM leadership and the Risk & Compliance Finance team to ensure the financial health of the EPSRM portfolio remains aligned with defined performance goals.
• Provides strategic oversight and actionable recommendations on cost optimization, resource allocation, and portfolio prioritization to support both near-term deliverables and long-term strategic objectives.
• Collaborates with business units across the enterprise to promote a deep understanding of EPSRM’s strategic vision and rolling three-year roadmap.
• Drives alignment and engagement to ensure the successful execution of key privacy and security risk initiatives, fostering enterprise-wide ownership and accountability.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience required
Master's Degree preferred
7+ years of project/portfolio management experience required
Management experience including hiring, training, work delegation and performance management required
Agile software development experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications:
PMP, CSPO, CISM, or industry related certification preferred

Pay Range: $145,100.00 - $268,800.00 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