Note:This is a fully remote role. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.
Position Purpose: Plan, organize, monitor, and oversee complex projects utilizing cross functional teams to deliver defined requirements and meet company strategic objectives. Assist in training and perform duties as the Lead Project Manager. This role supports VP level initiatives and is accountable for end to end execution, executive coordination, and delivery risk management on high visibility programs.
Key Responsibilities
•Lead enterprise scale, cross functional projects and programs from initiation through delivery and close out.
•Translate executive priorities into clear scopes, timelines, milestones, and governance structures.
•Coordinate across Quality, Analytics, Technology, Operations, vendors, and market teams to ensure alignment and execution.
•Develop and maintain integrated project plans; proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change impacts.
•Provide concise, executive ready status updates, issue escalation, and decision support materials.
•Facilitate governance forums, working sessions, and leadership reviews to drive decisions and remove barriers.
•Ensure adherence to enterprise project management standards, documentation, and reporting requirements.
•Identify opportunities to simplify delivery, reduce duplication, and improve execution efficiency across initiatives.
Scope & Complexity
•Multiple concurrent initiatives with enterprise or multi market impact.
•High executive exposure and dependency management across matrixed teams.
•Emphasis on outcomes, delivery accountability, and strategic alignment—not task coordination.
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. 7+ 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 experience; managed care experience preferred.
License/Certification: PMP certification preferred.
Pay Range: $87,700.00 - $157,800.00 per year
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, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
