Program Manager III

Centene Corporation

. Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing chief-of-staff-style support .

Posted 10/27/2026full-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, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on improving processes and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proven ability to support executive decision-making and manage multiple projects through their full life cycle.

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Project ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadership CommunicationRegulatory ComplianceCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Project ImplementationProgram ManagementProcess ImprovementResource AlignmentRisk MitigationBudget ManagementProject DocumentationStakeholder CommunicationOperational EfficiencyDecision-Making Support

Soft Skills

NegotiationAccountabilityProblem-SolvingTeam CoordinationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsBusiness Review PreparationPresentation SoftwareAction Item TrackingIssue List Management

Industry Keywords

Managed CarePrescription Benefit ManagementHealthcare AdministrationBusiness Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing chief-of-staff-style support
Support executive decision-making and coordinate strategic initiatives
Prepare leadership communications, executive summaries, presentations and business reviews
Maintain the organization’s operating rhythm
Connect priorities across teams and identify risks and gaps
Improve processes and drive accountability for key goals
Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, improve service levels and ensure regulatory compliance
Develop strategies for improvement opportunities, organizational prioritization and resource alignment
Manage multiple projects through the full project life cycle
Maintain project documentation, action items, issue lists and risk mitigation plans
Communicate project status to stakeholders
Negotiate for resources, resolve issues and mitigate risks
Lead cross-functional meetings
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 project implementation, product or program management experience
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Managed care or prescription benefit management experience preferred
Master’s degree preferred
Experience with project management tools and techniques
Experience managing project requirements, plans, schedules, resources, budgets, execution, deployment and closure

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive pay
health insurance
401K and stock purchase plans
tuition reimbursement
paid time off plus holidays
a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation