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, youll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. Note: This is a fully remote role. 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. 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. This role supports VP level initiatives and is accountable for end to end execution, executive coordination, and delivery risk management on high visibility programs. Key Responsibilities Lead enterprise scale, cross functional projects and programs from initiation through delivery and close out. Translate executive priorities into clear scopes, timelines, milestones, and governance structures. Coordinate across Quality, Analytics, Technology, Operations, vendors, and market teams to ensure alignment and execution. Develop and maintain integrated project plans; proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change impacts. Provide concise, executive ready status updates, issue escalation, and decision support materials. Facilitate governance forums, working sessions, and leadership reviews to drive decisions and remove barriers. Ensure adherence to enterprise project management standards, documentation, and reporting requirements. Identify opportunities to simplify delivery, reduce duplication, and improve execution efficiency across initiatives. Scope & Complexity Multiple concurrent initiatives with enterprise or multi market impact. High executive exposure and dependency management across matrixed teams. Emphasis on outcomes, delivery accountability, and strategic alignmentnot task coordination. Education/Experience: Bachelors 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 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 Thanks for your interest in Centene and its subsidiary companies. Were so glad that youve decided to fill out an application and take the next step to find your purpose. Also, were here to help support you on your candidate journey. Should you need an accommodation, please email recruiting@centene.com. Centene is committed to helping people live healthier lives. We provide access to high-quality healthcare, innovative programs and a wide range of health solutions that help families and individuals get well, stay well and be well.
