Project Manager V - Population Health

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.
 

~10-20% travel - occasional travel depending on the needs of project. Travel is typically to St. Louis or Tampa but could be other locations including to our health plans. It would require overnight stays.

Position Purpose: With the (PHCO)Population Health and Clinical Operations PMO team, you will support the Duals Integration program which is one of the top priorities in the organization. This is a 3-year implementation through 2028.

• Manage program documentation end to end including creation and management of multiple project plans, risk and issues log, decision log, and workstream charters.
• Standup and lead workstream meetings
• Identify, escalate, and resolve risks and issues
• Coach and mentor other project managers assigned to the program (matrix, not a direct reporting structure)
• Communicate status of projects and escalate any risks or issues both written and verbal
• Negotiate and influence stakeholders to meet the needs of the program

Required Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. 8+ 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 and managed care experience preferred. Understanding of Agile methodology is preferred.

Preferred Skills:

Project management planning tools (i.e. Smartsheet, Planview) and Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Build relationships at all levels of the organization within PHCO and cross-functionally

Communicate and present to various audiences including executive level stakeholders

Ability to lead and influence workgroups that don’t directly report to them (matrix environment)

Initiative and resourcefulness

Adaptability and ability to pivot

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