Program Manager III, Employee Recognition & Engagement

Centene Corporation•Remote-MO, MO

4d•$87,700 - $157,800•Remote

About The Position

Lead and execute enterprise employee recognition programs that support organizational priorities and strengthen the employee experience. Oversee the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of programs that celebrate employee contributions, career milestones, and values-based achievements. Manage multiple concurrent initiatives, vendor and technology partnerships, stakeholder engagement, communications, and program measurement. Provide project management and operational support for employee engagement initiatives in partnership with program leaders and cross-functional stakeholders. The position is fully remote, and candidates will be considered nationally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of project implementation, product management, or program management experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience with HR technology, vendor management, data analysis, and change management in the healthcare industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, improve service levels, and ensure regulatory compliance through enhanced operations.
Develop strategies to realize improvement opportunities and ensure organizational prioritization and resource alignment.
Manage multiple projects through the full project life cycle, including requirements gathering, creation of project plans and schedules, obtaining and managing resources, managing budgets, and facilitating project execution, deployment, and closure.
Use corporate and industry-standard project management tools and techniques to manage projects effectively.
Maintain detailed project documentation as needed, including action items, issue lists, and risk mitigation plans.
Provide leadership and communicate project status to stakeholders, including through executive summaries and presentations.
Negotiate with project stakeholders to identify and secure resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks.
Lead cross-functional meetings with various functional areas to meet stakeholder expectations and company objectives.
Provide functional and technical knowledge regarding overall program requirements and operations.
Oversee the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of employee recognition programs.
Manage vendor and technology partnerships, stakeholder engagement, communications, and program measurement.
Provide project management and operational support for employee engagement initiatives in partnership with program leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.