Manager, IT Program Management

centene; United States; Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off + holidays

Flexible work arrangements (remote,hyb

Field or office work schedules

Job summary

Centene seeks a senior leader to manage program managers, providing guidance across large projects in both waterfall and agile environments. You will oversee staffing, budgets, risks, and performance while aligning IT objectives with business goals.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience; PMP and SAFe Scrum Master certifications are preferred. This role supports flexible work arrangements across the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience.
• PMP certification preferred; SAFe Scrum Master preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with Agile Management; Scrum; SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor program managers across project lifecycles.
• Oversee budgeting, staffing, quality, and risk management.
• Coordinate interdependencies and stakeholder communications.
• Develop team capabilities and drive IT objectives.
• Provide performance reviews and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Team building

Coaching

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Conflict management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Agile Management

Scrum

Project Management

Budgeting

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

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.

Benefits

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.

EEO/DEI statement

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.

Disability & criminal records policy

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