Program Manager III, Employee Recognition & Engagement

Centene Management Company LLC; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Management Company LLC is seeking an experienced Program Manager III to lead enterprise employee recognition programs and oversee design, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs that celebrate employee contributions and values-based achievements. The role is fully remote and candidates across the United States will be considered.

The position requires 5+ years in project implementation, product or program management, with strong skills in HR technology, vendor management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years project implementation, product or program management experience required.
• Experience with HR technology, vendor management, data analysis, and change management in healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and improve service levels while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Develop strategies to realize improvement opportunities with prioritized resources.
• Manage projects through full lifecycle: requirements, planning, resources, budget, execution and closure.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Development, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Position Purpose:

Lead and execute enterprise employee recognition programs that support organizational priorities and strengthen the employee experience.

Oversee the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of programs that celebrate employee contributions, career milestones, and values-based achievements.

Manage multiple concurrent initiatives, vendor and technology partnerships, stakeholder engagement, communications, and program measurement.

Provide project management and operational support for employee engagement initiatives in partnership with program leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Details:

The Program Manager III is fully remote.

Candidates will be considered nationally.

Responsibilities:

Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, improve service levels and to ensure regulatory compliance through enhanced operations.

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 Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Development, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Master’s degree preferred.

5+ years project implementation, product or program management experience required.

Experience with HR technology, vendor management, data analysis, and change management in the Healthcare Industry strongly preferred.

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.

Centene is committed to helping people live healthier lives.

We provide access to high-quality healthcare, innovative programs and a wide range of health solutions that help families and individuals get well, stay well and be well.