Program Manager III

Centene Corporation

. Lead and support strategic initiatives and ongoing operational priorities across Member and Provider Services .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,700 - $157,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including full project life cycle management, stakeholder communication, and risk mitigation. Proficient in developing strategies for operational improvements and ensuring regulatory compliance within the healthcare sector.

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Project ManagementStakeholder CommunicationRisk MitigationOperational Improvement StrategiesManaged Care Experience

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Hard Skills

Project ImplementationProgram ManagementRequirements GatheringProject PlanningBudgetingSchedulingExecutionDeploymentClosure

Soft Skills

NegotiationLeadershipCross-Functional Coordination

Tools & Technologies

SmartsheetPlanview

Industry Keywords

Healthcare AdministrationManaged CarePrescription Benefit ManagementRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support strategic initiatives and ongoing operational priorities across Member and Provider Services
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, manage risks and dependencies, and drive timely execution
Plan, organize, monitor, oversee, and lead multiple concurrent projects using cross-functional teams
Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, improve service levels, and ensure regulatory compliance
Develop strategies for improvement opportunities and align organizational priorities and resources
Manage projects through the full project life cycle, including requirements gathering, project planning, scheduling, resourcing, budgeting, execution, deployment, and closure
Use corporate and industry-standard project management tools and techniques
Maintain 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
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Managed care or prescription benefit management experience preferred
Master’s degree preferred
Experience with Smartsheet and Planview a plus

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