Program Manager II – Performance Development

Centene Corporation

. Lead the planning, execution, analysis, and continuous improvement of Centene’s enterprise Performance Development program .

Posted 11/6/2026full-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 management and quality improvement within the Healthcare industry, utilizing HR technology and data analysis to drive performance development initiatives. Skilled in stakeholder communication, resource management, and project lifecycle management.

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Program ManagementQuality ImprovementData AnalysisHR TechnologyProject Lifecycle Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementQuality ImprovementData AnalysisRequirements GatheringResource ManagementChange ManagementBusiness Process DocumentationProgram ExecutionRisk ManagementStakeholder Communication

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CoordinationProblem SolvingNegotiationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Corporate Standard ToolsIndustry Standard Techniques

Industry Keywords

Healthcare AdministrationHuman ResourcesOrganizational DevelopmentVendor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning, execution, analysis, and continuous improvement of Centene’s enterprise Performance Development program
Partner across Talent & Capability, People, Technology, Communications, and business teams
Deliver programs, tools, insights, and experiences that enable meaningful performance conversations
Strengthen program adoption and support data-informed decision making
Support Talent 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 for quality and policy adherence
Communicate program status to management and 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
Negotiate with stakeholders to secure resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Development, or related field or equivalent experience required
3+ years of quality improvement, program management or project management experience required
Experience with HR technology, vendor management, data analysis, and change management in the Healthcare industry is strongly preferred
Candidates will be considered nationally
Ability to gather requirements, create plans and schedules, manage resources, and facilitate project execution and deployment
Knowledge of corporate and industry standard tools and techniques
Ability to maintain detailed business process documentation
Ability to communicate program status to management and key stakeholders
Ability to identify resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks
Ability to coordinate cross-functional meetings and manage projects through the full project life cycle

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