Project Manager II

Cenetene Corporation; Jefferson City (MO); Remote; USD 68,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in managed care is seeking a Project Manager II to oversee quality improvement projects. This role requires managing project life cycles and collaborating across functions, offering flexibility with largely remote work. Candidates should have extensive experience in project management within healthcare environments.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience managing projects from start to finish.
• PMP or CAPM certification preferred.
• Experience in matrix-managed environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project life cycle including requirements gathering and execution.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings to meet overall objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Healthcare Experience

Lean Six Sigma

MS Office Suite Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

MS-Project

Job description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

**Position Purpose:** Plans, organizes, monitors, and oversees projects for Home State Health Plan's Quality Improvement department, utilizing cross functional teams, and various technological tools to deliver defined requirements and meet company strategic objectives.

***The Project Manager II role is primarily remote with 10% travel expectation. Candidates must be willing to travel to Missouri a few times per year to be considered for the position. ***

**Responsibilities:**

+ Manage the full project life cycle 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.

+ Assist with establishment and maintenance of corporate project management methodology and other department procedures.

+ Maintain detailed project documentation including meeting minutes, action items, issues lists, and risk management plans.

+ Effectively communicate project status to all stakeholders.

+ Negotiate with project stakeholders to identify resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks.

+ Coordinate cross-functional meetings with various functional areas to meet overall stakeholder expectations and company's objectives.

+ Provide functional and technical knowledge across multiple business and technical areas.

+ Monitor the creation of all project deliverables to ensure adherence to quality standards including design documents, test plans, training materials, and operations documentation.

+ Create and communicate project milestone documents, dashboards, ROI tables, and departmental success metrics.

**Highly Preferred Skills:**

+ 3-5 years of experience managing projects from start to finish

+ Proficiency in MS Office Suite

+ Lean Six Sigma

+ Healthcare and/or Managed Care experience

**Education/Experience:** Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience. 3+ years of project management experience. Experience working with and leading diverse groups and matrix managed environments. Proficient with project management tools, MS-Project or other project management software, and MS-Office applications. Healthcare experience preferred.

**License/Certification:** PMP or CAPM certification preferred.Pay Range: $68,700.00 - $123,700.00 per year

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. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

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