Program Manager II

Centene Corporation

. Provide strategic program management for Population Health Analytics initiatives supporting provider engagement, quality, and operational performance .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,100 - $126,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management and quality improvement within healthcare, focusing on strategic planning, stakeholder communication, and operational performance. Proficient in managing projects through their full life cycle while ensuring compliance with industry standards and maintaining detailed documentation.

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Program ManagementQuality ImprovementProject ManagementHealthcare ExperienceStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Requirements GatheringProject ExecutionResource ManagementRisk MitigationProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipNegotiationCross-Functional CoordinationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Corporate Standard ToolsIndustry Standard Techniques

Industry Keywords

Population Health AnalyticsOperational PerformanceQuality StandardsBusiness Process DocumentationCalifornia Residency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic program management for Population Health Analytics initiatives supporting provider engagement, quality, and operational performance
Lead complex, cross-functional programs from planning and requirements through implementation and post-launch evaluation
Coordinate business, technical, operational, and vendor partners to drive successful outcomes
Support technology adoption, platform enhancements, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement
Identify opportunities to strengthen processes and operational scalability
Support business department initiatives
Gather requirements, create plans and schedules, manage resources, and facilitate project execution and deployment
Oversee programs using corporate and industry standard tools and techniques
Maintain business process documentation, including meeting minutes, action items, issues lists, and risk management plans
Create and monitor department deliverables, including clinical reporting documents, reference materials, and policy and procedure documentation
Identify resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks
Identify requirements, procedures, and problems to improve existing processes
Coordinate cross-functional meetings to meet stakeholder expectations and business objectives
Manage projects through the full project life cycle
Provide leadership and communicate project status to stakeholders
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience required
3+ years of quality improvement, program management or project management experience required
Health care experience preferred
Candidates must reside within the state of California
Ability to gather requirements, create plans and schedules, manage resources, and facilitate project execution and deployment
Ability to use corporate and industry standard tools and techniques
Ability to maintain detailed business process documentation
Ability to create and monitor department deliverables to quality standards
Ability to identify resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks
Ability to coordinate cross-functional meetings and manage stakeholder expectations
Ability to manage projects through the full project life cycle
Ability to communicate project status to stakeholders
Ability to negotiate with stakeholders to secure resources, resolve issues and mitigate risks
Compliance with all policies and standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation