Manager, IT Program Management

Centene Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 122,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible work options (remote, hybrid,

Job summary

Centene is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead and coordinate program managers across large IT initiatives. You will provide oversight, set direction, and ensure successful delivery of programs through structured governance, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.

The role emphasizes leadership, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement of processes. Centene offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work options alongside traditional office settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years of related program management experience.
• Experience leading project/program managers across the full lifecycle.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manges project and program managers in all phases of the project life cycle.
• Performs resource planning and monitors program costs, budgets, staffing, quality and risks.
• Leads knowledge sharing and develops team capabilities.
• Oversees stakeholders and delivers IT objectives.
• Hires and trains staff; conducts performance reviews and coaching.
• Communicates organizational objectives and motivates the team.
• Ensures compliance with policies and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Vendor Relationship Management

Microsoft Office

Agile Management

Project Management

Budget & Scheduling

Scrum

SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Purpose

Manages program managers who are responsible for providing the overarching leadership and guidance on programs and large projects (both waterfall and agile). Staffs project and program managers, provides oversight for programs and projects, serving as a point of escalation as needed. Delivers, measures, and manages performance in addition to providing input and collaboration on interdependencies within projects, programs, and systems.

Key Details

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

• Manages project and program managers in all phases of the project life cycle
• Performs resource planning
• Determines, monitors, reviews, and reports on all program attributes including program costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources, quality, and risks
• Shares knowledge and develops team capabilities to strengthen understanding of IT and industry, business and best practices
• Executes on IT objectives through oversight and management of stakeholders
• Manages the hiring and training of new and existing staff, conducts performance reviews, provides leadership, technical guidance and coaching
• Develops and communicates organizational objectives; inspires and motivates team members to achieve results
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience.

Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.

Technical Skills

• One or more of the following skills are desired.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis; Stakeholder Management; Vendor Relationship Management
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with Agile Management; Project Management
• Experience with Other: developing, monitoring and managing project budgets and schedules.
• Knowledge of Agile Management; Scrum (Software Development); Software Development Life Cycle

Soft Skills

• - Ability to lead/manage others
• - Collaboration and team building skills
• - Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• - Instills commitment to organizational goals
• - Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management
• - Effective conflict management skills
• - Develops and delivers effective presentations
• - Demonstrated negotiation skills

License/Certification

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred
• SAFe Scrum Master Certification preferred

Pay Range: $121,500.00 - $224,900.00 per year

About Centene

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