Quality Project Manager II

Remote Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 68,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Project Manager II to oversee projects within the Quality Improvement department. In this primarily remote role, you will manage project life cycles, lead cross-functional teams, and utilize various project management tools. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, relevant project management experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Experience working with diverse groups in matrix-managed environments.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project life cycle including budget and resource management.
• Monitor and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Create and maintain detailed project documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

PMP or CAPM certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

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
• Quality experience in a Managed Care environment (HEDIS/STARS)

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, 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