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Centene Corporation Program Manager III in Topeka, Kansas
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.
Position Purpose: Promote increased program efficiency, service levels, and value by capturing and monitoring performance, and then identifying opportunities for improvement and strategies to realize those opportunities. Plan, organize, monitor, oversee and lead multiple, concurrent resultant projects utilizing cross functional teams to deliver defined requirements and meet company strategic objectives.
Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, improve service levels and to ensure regulatory compliance through enhanced operations
Develop strategies to realize improvement opportunities, and ensure organizational prioritization and resource alignment
Manage multiple projects through full project life cycle process 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
Maintain detailed project documentation as needed including action items, issues lists and risk mitigation plans
Provide leadership and effectively communicate project status to all stakeholders, including 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 overall stakeholder expectations and company’s objectives
Provide functional and technical knowledge regarding overall program requirements and operations
*NOTE: This position is remote and will involve managing administrative complexities related to non-emergent medical transportation including troubleshooting member concerns, maintaining vendors contract, training staff to access vendor portal, tracking utilization, and payment for services. Preference will be given to applicants who (1) demonstrated customer service, (2) and administration or account management experience, (3) understanding of Kansas Medicaid state system and providers, (4) and reside in the state of Kansas. *
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, related field, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred. 5+ years project implementation, product or program management experience. Managed care or prescription benefit management experience preferred.
Pay Range: $84,300.00 - $151,700.00 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. 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.