Program Manager IV

Centene Corporation

. Plan and deliver strategic programs and complex, large-scale enterprise-wide projects .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading large-scale enterprise-wide projects, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering strategic program communications. Proficient in risk management, budget oversight, and utilizing project management tools to drive successful outcomes.

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Program ManagementProject ManagementRisk ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ManagementStrategic Business AnalysisProcess ImprovementData AnalysisExecutive CommunicationTraining DevelopmentPost-Implementation Reporting

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsMS Office Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Program Management Professional (PgMP)

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ExperienceManaged Care Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and deliver strategic programs and complex, large-scale enterprise-wide projects
Coordinate, provide visibility into, and manage key risks and dependencies
Lead matrixed teams through complex integration initiatives
Create and present executive-level program communications and facilitate cross-functional executive discussions
Lead large-scale cross-functional implementation or process-improvement projects
Oversee program scope, schedule, budget, timelines, and deliverables
Coordinate project managers and business analysts across Operations, Finance, Benefit Operations, and other workgroups
Create executive dashboards, project-status updates, and post-implementation analytics reports
Deliver best-practice and training information and collaborate on training materials
Prepare and deliver Steering Committee documents to the Executive team
Assess and escalate program risks and issues
Manage risk, budget/forecast, dependencies, and strategic business or operational analysis
Serve as the first escalation point for project issues and risks and create mitigation plans
Communicate business and technology issues and solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience required
8+ years of Program or Project Management experience required
Previous experience as a lead in a functional area, managing cross-functional teams on large scale projects, or supervisory experience including hiring, training, assigning work, and managing staff required
Proficiency in MS Office applications and project management tools required
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Healthcare experience and/or managed care experience preferred
Master’s degree preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) 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
Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity