Program Manager II

Centene Corporation

. Plan, organize, monitor, and oversee programs utilizing cross-functional teams to deliver defined requirements and meet business needs and strategic objectives .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • 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, with a strong focus on stakeholder communication, resource negotiation, and risk mitigation. Proficient in managing projects through the full life cycle while adhering to industry standards and quality requirements.

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Program ManagementQuality ImprovementProject ManagementHealth Care ExperienceRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Requirements GatheringProject ExecutionProcess DocumentationResource ManagementClinical ReportingPolicy DocumentationStakeholder CommunicationCross-Functional CoordinationNegotiation SkillsProblem Identification

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationIssue Resolution

Industry Keywords

NSAState IDRSurprise BillingProvider NegotiationsPayment Dispute Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, organize, monitor, and oversee programs utilizing cross-functional teams to deliver defined requirements and meet business needs and strategic objectives
Support business department initiatives that promote quality, safety, and cost-of-care opportunities
Gather requirements, create plans and schedules, manage resources, and facilitate project execution and deployment
Utilize corporate and industry-standard tools and techniques to oversee programs according to department procedures
Maintain detailed business process documentation, including meeting minutes, action items, issues lists, and risk management plans
Create and monitor department deliverables to ensure adherence to quality standards, including clinical reporting documents, reference materials, and policy and procedure documentation
Communicate program status to management and key stakeholders
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
Negotiate with project stakeholders to secure resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
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
Knowledge of NSA, State IDR, surprise billing, provider negotiations, or related payment dispute processes preferred
Must comply 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