Project Manager III

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.

Applicants for this role have the flexibility to work remotely anywhere in the continental United States.

Position Purpose: Plan, organize, monitor, and oversee complex projects utilizing cross functional teams to deliver defined requirements and meet company strategic objectives.

Manage the full project life cycle 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.

Assist with establishment and maintenance of corporate project management methodology and other department procedures.

Maintain detailed project documentation including meeting minutes, action items, issues lists and risk management plans.

Provide leadership and effectively communicate project status to all stakeholders, may include written executive summaries.

Negotiate with project stakeholders to identify resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks.

Coordinate cross-functional meetings with various functional areas to meet overall stakeholder expectations and companys objectives.

Provide functional and technical knowledge across multiple business and technical areas.

Monitor the creation of all project deliverables to ensure adherence to quality standards including design documents, test plans, training materials, and operations documentation.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Healthcare Administration, related field, or equivalent experience.

Masters degree preferred.

4 years of project management and implementation or program management experience.

Proficient with MS Office applications and project management tools.

Experience working with and leading diverse groups and matrix managed environments.

License/Certification:

PMP, PgMP, or CAPM preferred.

Pay Range: $84,300.00 – $151,700.00 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 individuals skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

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