Senior IT Program Management Leader (Remote)

Centene Corporation; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Corporation in Missouri seeks an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead program managers across large IT initiatives, applying both waterfall and agile methods. You will oversee scope, timelines, budgets, and interdependencies, delivering results with measurable impact.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years leading programs, plus PMP/SAFe certification preferred. You will coach teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and communicate plans to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience in program and project leadership across IT initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and budgeting skills.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manages project and program managers in all phases of the project life cycle.
• Performs resource planning and monitors program costs and staffing needs.
• Monitors, reviews, and reports on program attributes including budgets, quality, and risks.
• Develops and communicates organizational objectives; inspires and motivates team members.
• Ensures compliance with policies and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Vendor relationship management

Agile management

Project management

Budgeting and scheduling

Root cause analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Scrum

Job description

Centene Corporation in Missouri seeks an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead program managers across large IT initiatives, applying both waterfall and agile methods. You will oversee scope, timelines, budgets, and interdependencies, delivering results with measurable impact.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years leading programs, plus PMP/SAFe certification preferred. You will coach teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and communicate plans to senior leadership.