Program Manager III, Employee Recognition & Engagement

Centene Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 88,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking a Program Manager III to lead enterprise employee recognition initiatives and oversee program design, implementation, and measurement. You will partner with stakeholders, manage budgets, and drive cross-functional collaboration in a fully remote, nationwide role.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project, program, or product management, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s preferred), and experience with HR technology, vendor management, and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of project, program, or product management experience.
• Experience with HR technology, vendor management, data analysis and change management in healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and improve service levels.
• Develop strategies to realize improvements and align resources.
• Manage projects through full life cycle: requirements, planning, resources, budget, execution, closure.
• Use PM tools and techniques to manage projects effectively.
• Maintain detailed project docs including actions, issues, and risk plans.
• Communicate status to stakeholders with exec summaries and presentations.
• Negotiate resources and resolve issues with stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to meet objectives and expectations.
• Provide knowledge on program requirements and operations.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Data analysis

Change management

HR technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business / Healthcare Administration / Organizational Development

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Location: United States

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