Program Manager IV – Duals Transformation

Centene Corporation

. Lead large-scale, cross-functional implementation and process-improvement projects .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $87,700 - $157,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading large-scale program and project management initiatives, with a strong focus on healthcare transformation and cross-functional team coordination. Proficient in risk management, executive communication, and developing strategic program plans and governance structures.

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Program ManagementProject ManagementRisk ManagementExecutive CommunicationHealthcare Transformation

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Hard Skills

Program PlanningBudget ManagementPortfolio Roadmap DevelopmentImplementation StrategyPost-Implementation AnalyticsMilestone TrackingDecision ManagementStakeholder ManagementTraining DevelopmentProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam CoordinationCommunicationDecision FacilitationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS Office ApplicationsProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPgMP

Industry Keywords

HealthcareManaged CareMedicareMedicaidDualsD-SNPCare ManagementIntegrated CareHealth-Plan Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead large-scale, cross-functional implementation and process-improvement projects
Oversee program planning, management, and execution, including scope, schedule, and budget
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
Develop and deliver best-practice and training information with the training team
Prepare and present Program Steering Committee documents to executive leadership
Assess program risks, escalate issues, and create risk-mitigation plans
Manage risks, budgets/forecasts, dependencies, and strategic analyses
Build and execute integrated portfolio roadmaps, program plans, governance structures, business cases, and implementation strategies
Translate strategy and future-state designs into programs, workstreams, deliverables, readiness requirements, and transition criteria
Establish work-product expectations, owners, dependencies, due dates, and acceptance criteria
Track milestones, deliverables, risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, decisions, and commitments
Integrate partner contributions and drive execution through governance, documented commitments, decision management, and escalation
Lead implementation readiness, adoption, warranty, stabilization, outcome tracking, operational transition, and program closeout

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
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
Master’s degree preferred
Healthcare and/or managed care experience preferred
PMP or PgMP preferred
6+ years of program or project management experience
Experience leading complex healthcare transformation across functions, markets, products, or platforms
Proven ability to build and execute portfolio roadmaps, program plans, governance, business cases, and implementation strategies
Ability to translate evolving strategy into work products, milestones, owners, dependencies, decisions, and measurable outcomes
Strong executive communication, decision facilitation, risk management, escalation, and stakeholder skills
Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Duals, D-SNP, Care Management, integrated care, or health-plan operations
Direct Duals or D-SNP experience strongly 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, subject to eligibility