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Centene CorporationCC

Program Manager III

Centene Corporation is a leading healthcare enterprise committed to transforming the health of communities through high-quality and affordable healthcare solutions.

Centene Corporation

Employee count: 1001-5000

Salary: 86k-155k USD

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You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose: Promote increased program efficiency, service levels, and value by capturing and monitoring performance, and then identifying opportunities for improvement and strategies to realize those opportunities. Plan, organize, monitor, oversee and lead multiple, concurrent resultant projects utilizing cross functional teams to deliver defined requirements and meet company strategic objectives.
  • Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, improve service levels and to ensure regulatory compliance through enhanced operations
  • Develop strategies to realize improvement opportunities, and ensure organizational prioritization and resource alignment
  • Manage multiple projects through full project life cycle process including requirements gathering, creation of project plans and schedules, obtaining and managing resources, managing budget, and facilitating project execution, deployment and closure
  • Utilize corporate and industry standard project management tools and techniques to effectively manage projects
  • Maintain detailed project documentation as needed including action items, issues lists and risk mitigation plans
  • Provide leadership and effectively communicate project status to all stakeholders, including executive summaries and presentations
  • Negotiate with project stakeholders to identify and secure resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks
  • Lead cross-functional meetings with various functional areas to meet overall stakeholder expectations and company’s objectives
  • Provide functional and technical knowledge regarding overall program requirements and operations
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, related field, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred. 5+ years project implementation, product or program management experience. Managed care or prescription benefit management experience preferred.Pay Range: $86,000.00 - $154,700.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

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Salary: 86k-155k USD

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Centene Corporation is a leading healthcare enterprise dedicated to transforming the health of the communities it serves, one person at a time. Founded in 1984, Centene operates as a Managed Care Organization that provides access to high-quality healthcare solutions. The company serves a diverse population of over 28 million members across the United States by offering affordable and comprehensive healthcare services tailored to the unique needs of each individual. With a strong focus on Medicaid, Medicare, and the Health Insurance Marketplace, Centene remains committed to improving healthcare outcomes while ensuring that its programs are culturally sensitive and responsive to the communities served.

Centene's evolution began as a nonprofit Medicaid plan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founded by Elizabeth "Betty" Brinn, a former hospital bookkeeper who recognized the challenges faced by low-income individuals in accessing adequate healthcare. Under the leadership of CEO Sarah M. London, the company has expanded its reach through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, reaffirming its position as the largest Medicaid managed care organization in the U.S. Furthermore, Centene emphasizes local healthcare delivery by employing professionals who reflect the diversity of the populations they serve, ensuring individuals receive personalized care that meets their needs. Centene is also dedicated to corporate sustainability, focusing on removing health-related barriers and enhancing health equity through its community-driven initiatives.

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