Manager, IT Program Management

Centene Corporation•Remote-MO, MO

3d•$121,500 - $224,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Manages program managers who are responsible for providing the overarching leadership and guidance on programs and large projects (both waterfall and agile). Staffs project and program managers, provides oversight for programs and projects, serving as a point of escalation as needed. Delivers, measures, and manages performance in addition to providing input and collaboration on interdependencies within projects, programs, and systems. At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience.
Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Experience with Microsoft Office
Ability to lead/manage others
Collaboration and team building skills
Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
Instills commitment to organizational goals
Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management
Effective conflict management skills
Develops and delivers effective presentations
Demonstrated negotiation skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Root Cause Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Vendor Relationship Management
Experience with Agile Management
Project Management
Experience with Other: developing, monitoring and managing project budgets and schedules.
Knowledge of Agile Management
Scrum (Software Development)
Software Development Life Cycle
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred
SAFe Scrum Master Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Manages project and program managers in all phases of the project life cycle
Performs resource planning
Determines, monitors, reviews, and reports on all program attributes including program costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources, quality, and risks
Shares knowledge and develops team capabilities to strengthen understanding of IT and industry, business and best practices
Executes on IT objectives through oversight and management of stakeholders
Manages the hiring and training of new and existing staff, conducts performance reviews, provides leadership, technical guidance and coaching
Develops and communicates organizational objectives; inspires and motivates team members to achieve results
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards