Program Manager II

Centene Corporation

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

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,100 - $126,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program and project management, with a strong focus on quality improvement and stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in managing resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring adherence to healthcare standards and regulations.

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Program ManagementProject ManagementQuality ImprovementHEDIS KnowledgeStakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

Project Life Cycle ManagementRequirements GatheringRisk ManagementProcess ImprovementClinical ReportingDocumentation ManagementData Accuracy OversightNegotiation SkillsResource ManagementAction Item Tracking

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

HealthcareNCQAHEDISManaged CareConsumer Directed ServicesMedicaidQuality StandardsCross-Functional TeamsBusiness Process DocumentationStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, organize, monitor, and oversee programs using cross-functional teams to deliver defined requirements and meet business needs and strategic objectives
Support business department initiatives promoting quality, safety, and cost-of-care opportunities
Gather requirements and create plans and schedules
Manage resources and facilitate project execution and deployment
Use corporate and industry-standard tools and techniques to oversee programs according to department procedures
Maintain detailed business process documentation, including meeting minutes, action items, issue 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
For DE only: Coordinate teams to ensure HEDIS data accuracy and reporting, including investigations, auditing, and improvement opportunities
For DE only: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on HEDIS and CAHPS initiatives
For Virginia Total Care only: Oversee delivery of Consumer Directed services and collaborate with partners and health plans on system-wide solutions and quality services
For New Hampshire Healthy Families only: Identify, secure, and maintain transportation for members; oversee the NEMT subcontractor; propose operational improvements; resolve member and provider complaints; assist with real-time service rescheduling
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
For DE only: 3 years of experience in QI, HEDIS PM or health care related experience
For DE only: Working knowledge of NCQA and HEDIS programs
For Carolina Complete Health: Minimum 2 years’ working/service Medicaid beneficiaries
For Carolina Complete Health: Minimum 2 years’ project management experience coordinating large complex engagements
For Carolina Complete Health: Minimum 2 years’ experience coordinating varied stakeholders
For Carolina Complete Health: Minimum 2 years in an organization or field demonstrating an understanding of the impact of social needs on individuals’ health and well-being
For Virginia Total Care: Minimum 2 years of experience working directly in CD services or 3 years of experience with waiver programs and working knowledge of CD services
For Virginia Total Care: Managed Care experience preferred
For New Hampshire Healthy Families: 4 years’ experience with transportation
For Sunshine Health Quality Improvement: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, or related field or equivalent experience
For Sunshine Health Quality Improvement: 3+ years of program management, project management, or healthcare experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K plan
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
Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity