HR Program Manager III

Centene Corporation; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off + holidays

Flexible work options (remote, hybrid,

Job summary

Centene Corporation seeks an HR Program Manager III to lead and execute talent initiatives that support enterprise priorities and workforce transformation. You will design and deliver leadership development, succession planning, and talent readiness programs across the organization, partnering with HR leaders and stakeholders to drive strategic impact.

The role requires strong program management and strategic consulting skills, with onsite attendance for meetings and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years project implementation, product or program management experience.
• Managed care or prescription benefit management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to realize improvement opportunities and optimize prioritization and resource alignment.
• Manage multiple projects through full life cycle including requirements, plans, resources, budget, deployment and closure.
• Use standard PM tools to manage projects effectively and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed project documentation including issues, risks, and action items.
• Lead stakeholder communication with executive summaries and presentations.
• Negotiate with stakeholders to secure resources and mitigate risks.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to align with company objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Provide functional and technical knowledge regarding overall program requirements and operations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic consulting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Position Purpose:

The HR Program Manager III is responsible for leading and executing business-critical talent initiatives that support organizational priorities and workforce transformation. This role oversees the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of leadership development programs that build key capabilities and skills. The HR Program Manager III plays a pivotal role in advancing enterprise talent strategies through the development and delivery of talent and succession planning programs. Working closely with HR leaders and business stakeholders, this position drives transformative initiatives that strengthen leadership pipelines, enhance talent readiness, and support long-term organizational growth. The role requires strong program management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic consulting skills to deliver impactful employee and leader development experiences across the organization.

Key Details:

The HR Program Manager III is required to attend onsite meetings and events. Candidates must be local or within driving distance of St. Louis to be considered for the position.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives - and the work you do here makes that impact real every day.

You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It's work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• 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