Project Manager IV

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible remote/hybrid/office/work S</

Remote or hybrid schedules

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking a Lead Project Manager to plan, organize, monitor, and oversee complex projects with cross‑functional teams to meet strategic objectives. You will train others and perform duties as a project lead.

Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of PM experience are required; PMP certification is preferred. Salary range: $87,700.00–$157,800.00 per year, with comprehensive benefits and flexible work options including remote or hybrid schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of project management experience with departmental projects.
• Lead experience in cross-functional teams on large-scale projects.
• PMP certification preferred; healthcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project life cycle from requirements to closure.
• Lead cross-functional meetings and coordinate stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and resource management.
• Maintain detailed documentation including risks, issues, and actions.
• Provide status updates to stakeholders and external agencies.
• Negotiate resources and mitigate project risks.
• Lead projects related to population health management and care initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Budget management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification preferred

Tools

MS-Office

Job description

Position Purpose:

Plan, organize, monitor, and oversee complex projects utilizing cross functional teams to deliver defined requirements and meet company strategic objectives. Assist in training and perform duties as the Lead Project Manager.

Key Details:

Population Health Clinical Operations experience preferred. 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.

• Manage the full project life cycle, including review of various sources to assess requirements, 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

• Provide leadership and effectively communicate project status to all stakeholders and external agencies

• 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.

• Lead and support projects related to population health management, Population Health Clinical Operations (PHCO), care management, quality improvement, and member health outcome initiatives.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. 7+ years of project management experience with departmental specific projects. 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. Proficient with MS-Office applications. Healthcare experience; managed care experience preferred.

License/Certification:

PMP certification 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