Program Manager IV

Centene Corporation

Program Manager leading enterprise healthcare initiatives for Centene’s 28 million members. Coordinating cross-functional delivery, executive reporting, risk management, and Duals/D-SNP integration programs.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Montana, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $87,700 - $157,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Program and Project Management, leading cross-functional teams on large-scale initiatives, and managing budgets, risks, and deliverables. Proficient in creating executive-level reports and training materials while ensuring adherence to project management standards.

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Program ManagementProject ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipPMP CertificationHealthcare Operations Experience

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Hard Skills

Program PlanningRisk ManagementBudget ManagementScope ManagementPost-Implementation AnalyticsTraining DevelopmentExecutive ReportingProcess ImprovementTimeline CreationIssue Resolution

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipProblem-SolvingCollaborationTraining

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPgMP

Industry Keywords

HealthcareManaged CareMedicareMedicaidSystem ImplementationsClaims ManagementEnrollmentProvider SetupDualsD-SNP

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead large-scale, cross-functional projects for implementation or process improvement
Work with organizational leaders on restructuring and realignment of team members
Oversee program planning, management, and execution, including scope, schedule, and budget
Create comprehensive timelines and ensure appropriate deliverables follow project management standards
Coordinate project managers and business analysts managing individual workgroups
Create executive-level dashboards and project status updates
Work with teams to create reports for ongoing post-implementation analytics
Create and deliver best-practice and training information
Work with the training team to create and review training materials
Prepare and deliver documents for Program Steering Committees and the Executive team
Assess program risks and escalate issues to leadership
Manage risk, budget/forecast, dependencies, and related areas
Prepare strategic analyses of business and operational opportunities
Serve as the first escalation point for project issues and risks
Resolve issues with project teams and create risk mitigation plans
Communicate business and technology issues and solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience required
8+ years of Program or Project Management experience required
Experience as a functional-area lead managing cross-functional teams on large-scale projects, or supervisory experience including hiring, training, assigning work, and managing staff required
Proficiency in MS Office applications and project management tools required
Healthcare and/or managed care experience preferred
Experience leading end-to-end enterprise initiatives supporting Duals, D-SNP, Medicare, or Medicaid programs strongly preferred
Experience in managed healthcare operations, including system implementations/migrations, claims, enrollment, and provider setup, strongly preferred
PMP or PgMP preferred
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K plans
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