Centene Management Company LLC seeks a Program Manager IV to lead the planning and delivery of strategic programs and complex, large-scale enterprise-wide projects. You will provide leadership and hands-on support to matrixed teams to meet company objectives and ensure the successful completion of complex integration initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Lead large scale, cross functional projects for implementation or process improvement, including organizational restructuring.
- Oversee all aspects of program planning, management, and execution including scope, schedule, and budget.
- Create comprehensive timelines and ensure the project team follows project management standards.
- Drive large scale projects by coordinating the work of one or more project managers/business analysts across functional workgroups.
- Create meaningful dashboards for executive level update and project status.
- Work with teams to create reports for ongoing analytics post project implementation.
- Create and deliver best practice and training information to indirect reports, peers, and other employees.
- Work with the training team to create or review training materials.
- Prepare and deliver documents for Program Steering Committees to the Executive team.
- Proactively manage areas such as risk, budget/forecast, and dependencies.
- Work with functional business teams’ leaders to assess program risks and escalate issues.
- Prepare strategic analysis of potential business or operational opportunities.
- Serve as the first escalation point for project issues and risks.
- Work directly with project teams to resolve issues and create risk mitigation plans.
- Escalate well-formulated issues and risks to leadership.
- Effectively communicate business and technology issues and solutions.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of Program or Project Management experience.
- Previous experience as a lead managing cross-functional teams on large scale projects, or supervisory experience including hiring, training, and performance management.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and project management tools.
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree.
- Healthcare and/or managed care experience.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification.
Technical Stack
- MS Office applications
- Project management tools
Team & Environment
Leads matrixed teams and coordinates the work of one or more project managers/business analysts.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $86,000.00 - $154,700.00 per year
- Health insurance
- 401K and stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off plus holidays
- Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Work Mode
This role offers a hybrid work environment.
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.
