Project Manager III - Strategic Business Initiatives

Centene Corporation•Remote-MO, MO

2d•$87,700 - $157,800•Remote

About The Position

Plan, organize, monitor, and oversee complex projects utilizing cross functional teams to deliver defined requirements and meet company strategic objectives. This role operates within a complex, matrixed environment and collaborates across cross-functional teams to bring structure and clarity to initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. 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

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, related field, or equivalent experience.
4+ years of project management and implementation or program management experience.
Proficient with MS Office applications and project management tools.
Experience working with and leading diverse groups and matrix managed environments.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
PMP, PgMP, or CAPM preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the full project life cycle including requirements gathering, creation of project plans and schedules, obtaining and managing resources, managing budget, and facilitating project execution, deployment and closure.
Utilize corporate and industry standard project management tools and techniques to effectively manage projects.
Assist with establishment and maintenance of corporate project management methodology and other department procedures.
Maintain detailed project documentation including meeting minutes, action items, issues lists and risk management plans.
Provide leadership and effectively communicate project status to all stakeholders, may include written executive summaries.
Negotiate with project stakeholders to identify resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks.
Coordinate cross-functional meetings with various functional areas to meet overall stakeholder expectations and company's objectives.
Provide functional and technical knowledge across multiple business and technical areas.
Monitor the creation of all project deliverables to ensure adherence to quality standards including design documents, test plans, training materials, and operations documentation.