Program Manager IV

Centene Corp.; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 88,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Corp. is seeking a highly experienced Program Manager IV to lead enterprise initiatives that optimize healthcare operations.

This fully remote role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing scope, schedule, and budget, and delivering executive-ready updates and dashboards. You will mentor project managers and analysts, prepare governance materials, and drive risk mitigation and process improvements across major programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of Program or Project Management experience.
• Experience leading large cross-functional teams on scale projects.
• PMP or PgMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, cross-functional programs for implementation or process improvement.
• Create executive dashboards and reports for status updates.
• Manage risks, budgets/forecasts, dependencies, and issues.
• Coordinate multiple project managers and business analysts across workstreams.
• Develop training materials and deliver to teams; prepare Steering Committee documents.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communications

Budget management

Risk management

MS Office

PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

## Program Manager IVApply: Remote-FL: Remote-KS: Remote-MO: Remote-OH: Remote-IL: Full time: Posted Today: 1651469**Position Purpose:** The Program Manager IV leads the planning and delivery of transformational enterprise initiatives focused on optimizing healthcare operations and processes. Leading matrixed operations teams to deliver programs, ensuring operational readiness and alignment of systems, process, integration. The Program Manager IV is also responsible for creating and presenting executive level communications to provide program updates and facilitate cross functional executive level discussion.**\\*Note:** The role is fully remote. *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.** Lead large scale, cross functional projects for implementation or process improvement including working with organizational leaders for restructuring and realignment of team members. Oversee all aspects of program planning, management, and execution (scope, schedule, and budget). Create comprehensive timelines and ensure the project team creates and maintains appropriate deliverables while following project management standards.* Drive large scale projects by coordinating the work of one or more project managers/business analysts who are managing the individual workgroups (Operations, Finance, Benefit Operations, etc.) involved in the project.* Create meaningful dashboards for executive level update and project status. Work with teams to create reports for ongoing analytics post project implementation.* Create and deliver best practice and training information to indirect reports (when applicable), peers, and other employees. Work with the training team to create/review training materials.* Prepare and deliver documents for Program Steering Committees to the Executive team. Work with functional business teams’ leaders to assess program risks and issue escalate as needed to the leadership level.* Proactively manage areas such as risk, budget/forecast, dependencies, etc. Prepare strategic analysis of potential business and/or operational opportunities as needed.* Serve as the first escalation point for project issues and risks. Work directly with the project teams to resolve issues and create risk mitigation plans. Escalate well-formulated issues and risks to leadership. Effectively communicate business and technology issues and solutions. **Education/Experience:** Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience required. Master’s degree preferred. 8+ years of Program or Project Management experience required. Previous experience as a lead in a functional area, managing cross-functional teams on large scale projects or supervisory experience including hiring, training, assigning work, and managing the performance of staff required. Proficiency in MS Office applications and project management tools required. Healthcare experience and/or managed care experience preferred. **Highly** **preferred experience:*** Experience leading large-scale projects or programs involving healthcare operations, configuration management, provider data management, claims administration, payment platforms, or utilization management.* System Thinking E2E* Knowledge of healthcare payer systems, provider networks, benefit configuration, contract management, and claims processing workflows. **License/Certification:** Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) preferred.Pay Range: $87,700.00 - $157,800.00 per year