Project Manager III – UAT

Centene Corporation

. Coordinate operational testing activities across cross-functional teams and stakeholders .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 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 methodologies, including full project life cycle management, operational testing, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and techniques to ensure quality deliverables and effective resource management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementOperational TestingStakeholder CommunicationRisk ManagementPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project Life Cycle ManagementRequirements GatheringTest PlanningDefect ManagementRegression TestingUATBudget ManagementQuality Standards MonitoringScenario DevelopmentDeployment

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingCommunicationNegotiationLeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office ApplicationsProject Management ToolsRisk Management ToolsDocumentation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPgMPCAPM

Industry Keywords

Healthcare AdministrationCross-Functional TeamsMatrix ManagementTesting LifecycleProject Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate operational testing activities across cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Plan, organize, monitor, and oversee complex projects using cross-functional teams
Manage the full project life cycle, including requirements gathering, project plans and schedules, resources, budgets, execution, deployment, and closure
Utilize corporate and industry-standard project management tools and techniques
Assist with establishing and maintaining corporate project management methodology and department procedures
Maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, action items, issue lists, and risk management plans
Lead communication of project status to stakeholders, including written executive summaries
Negotiate with stakeholders to identify resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks
Coordinate cross-functional meetings to meet stakeholder expectations and company objectives
Provide functional and technical knowledge across multiple business and technical areas
Monitor project deliverables for quality standards, including design documents, test plans, training materials, and operations documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, related field, or equivalent experience
4+ years of project management and implementation or program management experience
Proficient with MS Office applications and project management tools
Experience working with and leading diverse groups and matrix managed environments
Demonstrated experience leading projects that include UAT, operational testing, end-to-end testing, regression testing, or production-readiness validation
Understanding of the testing lifecycle, including test planning, scenario development, execution, defect management, retesting, and sign-off/attestation
Experience identifying and escalating testing risks, defects, environment/data dependencies, development delays, and schedule impacts before go-live
PMP, PgMP, or CAPM preferred
Strong communication and strategic-thinking skills

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