Program Manager III

Centene Corporation

. Lead complex, cross-functional programs and strategic initiatives supporting Utilization Management operations across Medicaid and Marketplace lines of business .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,700 - $157,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex, cross-functional programs and strategic initiatives within Utilization Management operations, with a strong focus on project management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder communication.

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Project ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceBudget ManagementHealthcare Administration

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Hard Skills

Project ImplementationProgram ManagementRequirements GatheringResource AllocationRisk MitigationProject DocumentationAction Item TrackingSchedule ManagementDeployment ManagementEfficiency Improvement

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationNegotiationFacilitationProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Project Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Utilization ManagementManaged CarePrescription Benefit ManagementMedicaidMarketplace

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex, cross-functional programs and strategic initiatives supporting Utilization Management operations across Medicaid and Marketplace lines of business
Partner with health plans, clinical operations, compliance, quality, vendor partners, and enterprise leadership
Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, improve service levels, and ensure regulatory compliance
Develop improvement strategies and ensure organizational prioritization and resource alignment
Manage multiple projects through the full project life cycle
Gather requirements and create project plans and schedules
Obtain and manage resources and budgets
Facilitate project execution, deployment, and closure
Maintain detailed project documentation, action items, issue lists, and risk mitigation plans
Communicate project status to stakeholders through executive summaries and presentations
Negotiate with stakeholders to secure resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks
Lead cross-functional meetings to meet stakeholder expectations and company objectives
Provide functional and technical knowledge regarding program requirements and operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of project implementation, product or program management experience
Managed care or prescription benefit management experience preferred
Master’s degree preferred
Ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs and strategic initiatives
Knowledge of project management tools and techniques
Ability to manage project requirements, plans, schedules, resources, budgets, execution, deployment, and closure
Ability to maintain project documentation, action items, issue lists, and risk mitigation plans
Functional and technical knowledge of program requirements and operations
Candidates will be considered nationally
10% travel expectation

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