HR Program Manager III

Centene Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Corporation in St. Louis, MO is seeking an HR Program Manager III to lead leadership development and enterprise talent strategies, guiding programs from design through delivery to strengthen leadership pipelines and readiness.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in project/program management, and onsite attendance. Master’s degree preferred; competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong program management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic consulting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to realize improvement opportunities and align resources with priorities.
• Manage multiple projects through full lifecycle including requirements, plans, schedules, resources, budget, and execution.
• Use standard PM tools to manage projects effectively.
• Maintain detailed project documentation including actions, issues, and risk mitigation.
• Provide status updates to stakeholders, including executive summaries and presentations.
• Negotiate with stakeholders to secure resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to meet objectives and expectations.
• Provide functional and technical knowledge of program requirements and operations.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business 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.

Pay Range: $87,700.00 - $157,800.00 per year

Pay Range: $87,700.00 - $157,800.00 per year

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, 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