Program Manager III – Care Management

Centene Corporation

. Promote increased program efficiency, service levels, and value by monitoring performance and identifying improvement opportunities .

Posted 10/8/2026full-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 end-to-end implementation of technology solutions in Care Management, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and compliance. Proven ability to translate business and clinical requirements into scalable system deployments and manage project success metrics.

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Project ManagementImplementation ExperienceHealthcare AdministrationAnalytical SkillsStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Project ImplementationRequirements GatheringSolution DesignUser Acceptance TestingGovernance FrameworksPerformance MonitoringWorkflow TransformationRisk MitigationBudget ManagementSuccess Metrics Tracking

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOwnershipInitiativeCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsDashboardsReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Managed CarePrescription Benefit ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCare ManagementHealthcare

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote increased program efficiency, service levels, and value by monitoring performance and identifying improvement opportunities
Plan, organize, monitor, oversee, and lead multiple concurrent projects using cross-functional teams
Lead end-to-end implementation of technology solutions supporting Care Management
Translate business and clinical requirements into scalable, well-governed system deployments
Drive delivery from design through go-live and post-launch stabilization
Partner with clinical, operational, and IT teams to configure, test, and adopt new capabilities
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service levels, regulatory compliance, and technology-enabled processes
Develop strategies for improvement prioritization, resource alignment, and workflow transformation
Manage requirements gathering, solution design, project plans, schedules, resources, budgets, configuration, user acceptance testing, implementation, deployment, and go-live
Establish governance frameworks and controlled implementation approaches using project management tools and techniques
Maintain project documentation, action items, issues lists, risk mitigation plans, success metrics, testing documentation, and readiness materials
Communicate project status through executive summaries, presentations, dashboards, and reports
Secure resources, resolve issues, mitigate risks, and align business, technology, operational, and vendor teams
Lead solution design sessions, governance reviews, testing activities, and implementation readiness discussions
Provide functional and technical knowledge and translate complex concepts for diverse stakeholders
Define and track project success metrics, implementation outcomes, business value realization, adoption, and scalability

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
Managed care or prescription benefit management experience preferred
Demonstrated ownership and initiative with a desire to drive significant, measurable results
Strong project management and analytical skills
High attention to detail
Proven track record of successful project deliveries at the enterprise level
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Sponsorship and future sponsorship are unavailable, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K
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