Project Manager IV – Business Operations

Centene Corporation

. Independently lead complex programs comprised of multiple projects and workstreams .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex, cross-functional projects through the full project life cycle, including risk management, stakeholder communication, and vendor governance. Proficient in project management methodologies and tools, with a strong operational mindset and experience in healthcare and managed care environments.

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Project ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipVendor GovernancePMP CertificationHealthcare Experience

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Hard Skills

Project Life Cycle ManagementRisk ManagementRequirements AssessmentBudget ManagementMS-Office ProficiencyPerformance ManagementService Level Agreements (SLAs)Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Contractual CommitmentsOperational Readiness

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationNegotiationProblem SolvingTeam ManagementAlignment Driving

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsCorporate Project Management Methodology

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

HealthcareManaged CareVendor PerformanceGovernance MeetingsBusiness Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently lead complex programs comprised of multiple projects and workstreams
Identify and mitigate risks proactively
Manage interdependencies and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
Manage the full project life cycle, including requirements assessment, project plans and schedules, resources, budget, execution, deployment, and closure
Use 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, issues lists, and risk management plans
Lead and communicate project status to stakeholders and external agencies
Negotiate with stakeholders to identify resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks
Manage external vendor performance, governance, SLAs, KPIs, deliverables, escalations, remediation plans, and governance meetings
Consider operational readiness, handoffs, controls, sustainability, and customer/member impact after implementation

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
7+ years of project management experience with departmental specific projects
Previous experience as a lead in a functional area
Experience managing cross functional teams on large scale projects or supervisory experience including hiring, training, assigning work and managing staff performance
Proficient with MS-Office applications
Healthcare experience
Managed care experience preferred
PMP certification preferred
Proven experience leading complex, cross functional projects or programs from initiation through implementation and stabilization
Experience managing external vendors, including performance management, SLAs, KPIs, deliverables, contractual commitments, service issues, escalations, remediation plans, and governance meetings
Strong operational mindset
Vendor Governance and Business Operations experience beneficial

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401K plan
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
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