Program Manager – Gold Carding Program
Centene Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Montana • United States
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Salary
💰 $87,700 - $157,800 per year
About the role
- Lead large-scale, cross-functional projects supporting Gold Card program implementation, ongoing operations, and process improvement, including collaboration with organizational leaders on team restructuring and realignment as needed
- Oversee all aspects of program planning and execution, including scope, schedule, budget, dependencies, and resource alignment, ensuring adherence to project management standards
- Drive complex initiatives by coordinating and overseeing the work of project managers and business analysts across multiple workstreams (e.g., Operations, Finance, Benefit Operations, Analytics, Configuration, Regulatory)
- Provide shared operational support for National and regulatory Gold Card programs, coordinating day-to-day activities across analytics, configuration, operations, and other supporting teams
- Maintain centralized Gold Card program data, monitoring inputs, documentation, and regulatory artifacts, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and readiness for program use, audits, and executive review
- Establish and maintain operational processes, templates, and reference materials to ensure standardization and accessibility for all relevant stakeholders
- Support annual reassessment cycles and recurring audit activities through timely coordination of data, documentation, and cross-functional inputs
- Create and maintain reliable tracking mechanisms to provide visibility into in-flight work across Gold Card initiatives
- Develop executive-level dashboards and status reporting that clearly communicate program health, milestones, risks, and outcomes
- Partner with analytics teams to develop reports and dashboards to support ongoing monitoring, performance evaluation, and post-implementation insights
- Proactively manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and budget forecasts across Gold Card initiatives
- Serve as the first point of escalation for program risks and issues; work directly with project teams to resolve challenges and develop risk mitigation strategies
- Prepare and deliver well-structured materials for Program Steering Committees and executive leadership, including risk assessments, decision points, and progress updates
- Effectively communicate business and operational impacts, regulatory considerations, and proposed solutions to senior leaders
- Create and deliver best-practice guidance and program training to indirect reports, peers, and stakeholders, as applicable
- Partner with training teams to develop, review, and maintain Gold Card–specific training materials to support operational readiness and ongoing adoption
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience required
- Master’s degree preferred
- 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 the performance of staff required
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and project management tools required
- Healthcare experience and/or managed care experience preferred
Benefits
- competitive pay
- health insurance
- 401K and stock purchase plans
- tuition reimbursement
- paid time off plus holidays
- flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
program managementproject managementrisk managementbudget forecastingdata analysisprocess improvementdashboard developmentreportingresource alignmentperformance evaluation
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillstrainingstakeholder engagementstrategic thinkingdecision-makingadaptability