HR Program Manager – III

Centene Corporation

HR program manager leading leadership development, succession planning, and talent initiatives at Centene. Driving workforce transformation and leadership pipeline development across healthcare operations.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeClayton • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including the ability to develop strategies, manage resources, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and techniques to ensure successful project execution and alignment with organizational goals.

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Project ManagementStakeholder EngagementStrategic ConsultingProgram ManagementBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Project ImplementationRequirements GatheringProject PlanningRisk MitigationResource Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationNegotiationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsDocumentation Techniques

Industry Keywords

Managed CarePrescription Benefit ManagementBusiness AdministrationHealthcare Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop strategies to realize improvement opportunities and ensure organizational prioritization and resource alignment
Manage multiple projects through the full project life cycle
Gather requirements and create project plans and schedules
Obtain and manage resources and budgets
Facilitate project execution, deployment, and closure
Use 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 Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of project implementation, product or program management experience
Managed care or prescription benefit management experience preferred
Master’s degree preferred
Must be local or within driving distance of St. Louis
Required to attend onsite meetings and events
Strong program management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic consulting skills
Knowledge of corporate and industry-standard project management tools and techniques

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