Program Manager I

Centene Corporation

Program Manager overseeing HealthWorks agency performance, audits, and DCFS compliance for Centene’s Illinois healthcare operations. Coordinating providers, stakeholders, reporting, training, and process improvements.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeIllinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $27 - $49 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Program Management, Healthcare Operations, and Audit Management while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and effectively coordinating cross-functional initiatives. Strong ability to analyze performance data, facilitate training, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

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Program ManagementHealthcare OperationsAudit ManagementRelationship ManagementProject Management

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Hard Skills

Requirements GatheringResource ManagementProgram ExecutionData AnalysisCompliance MonitoringPerformance ReportingRisk ManagementTraining DevelopmentProcess ImprovementDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoachingFacilitationProblem-SolvingStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

Corporate ToolsIndustry-Standard Techniques

Industry Keywords

HealthWorksDCFS StandardsBusiness ProcessOperational DiscussionsClinical Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee HealthWorks agency performance
Ensure compliance with HealthWorks Program Manual requirements, contract obligations, and DCFS standards
Support business department initiatives, including requirements gathering, plan and schedule creation, resource management, and program execution and deployment
Conduct quarterly desk reviews and agency audits
Analyze audit results and provide coaching, training, and technical assistance
Oversee programs using corporate and industry-standard tools and techniques
Serve as primary liaison between YouthCare, DCFS, and HealthWorks agencies
Facilitate quarterly agency meetings and operational discussions
Coordinate cross-functional meetings to meet stakeholder expectations and business objectives
Review monthly and quarterly performance reports
Maintain business process documentation, including meeting minutes, action items, issue lists, and risk management plans
Create and monitor department deliverables, including clinical reporting documents, reference materials, and policy and procedure documentation
Develop and deliver training for HealthWorks agencies
Communicate program status to management and key stakeholders
Identify trends and opportunities to improve outcomes and compliance
Identify resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks
Identify requirements, procedures, and problems to improve existing processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience required
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
1+ years of project management or business process experience preferred
Preferred experience in Program Management, Healthcare Operations, Audit Management, and Relationship Management
Applicants residing in Illinois, particularly the greater Chicago area, highly preferred due to business need and in-person department meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

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