Program Manager I

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.
 

Applicants for this job have the flexibility to work remote from home anywhere in the Continental United States. However, it is strongly preferred that selected candidate resides in Illinois, as there will be some travel within the state of Illinois.

Position Purpose: Plan, organize, monitor, and oversee programs utilizing cross functional teams to deliver defined requirements and meet business needs and strategic objectives.

• Support business department initiatives related to drug utilization review reporting that promote, quality, safety and cost of care opportunity including requirements gathering, creation of plans and schedules, obtaining and managing resources, and facilitating project execution and deployment .
• Utilize corporate and industry standard tools and techniques to effectively oversee programs according to department procedures.
• Coordinates with the PMO and Compliance team on timeline(s), status updates, business requirements and deliverables
• Maintain detailed business process documentation including meeting minutes, action items, issues lists and risk management plans as applicable
• Create and monitor all department deliverables to ensure adherence to quality standards including clinical reporting documents, related reference materials, and policy and procedure documentation. Communicate program status to management and key stakeholders.
• Identify resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks. Identify requirements, procedures and problems to improve existing processes
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings with various functional areas to meet overall stakeholder expectations and business objectives

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. 1+ years of project management or business process experience. Proficient with MS-Office applications with emphasis on Excel.

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