Program Manager III – Employee Recognition & Engagement

Centene Corporation

. Lead and execute enterprise employee recognition programs .

Posted 11/2/2026full-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 and executing employee recognition programs, project management, and stakeholder engagement within the healthcare industry. Proficient in utilizing HR technology and managing vendor partnerships to enhance program effectiveness and compliance.

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Project ManagementEmployee Recognition ProgramsHR TechnologyVendor ManagementData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Project ImplementationProgram ManagementRequirements GatheringBudget ManagementRisk MitigationChange ManagementOperational SupportContinuous ImprovementProgram MeasurementResource Alignment

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCommunicationNegotiationCross-Functional LeadershipProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsHR Technology Platforms

Industry Keywords

Healthcare IndustryRegulatory ComplianceOrganizational DevelopmentEmployee Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute enterprise employee recognition programs
Oversee design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of recognition programs
Manage initiatives, vendor and technology partnerships, stakeholder engagement, communications, and program measurement
Provide project management and operational support for employee engagement initiatives
Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, improve service levels, and ensure regulatory compliance
Develop strategies for improvement opportunities, organizational prioritization, and resource alignment
Manage projects through the full project life cycle, including requirements gathering, project plans, schedules, resources, budgets, 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
Provide functional and technical knowledge regarding program requirements and operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Development, or related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of project implementation, product or program management experience
Experience with HR technology, vendor management, data analysis, and change management in the Healthcare Industry strongly preferred
Master’s degree preferred

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