Program Manager IV - Clinical Technology Operations

Position

Purpose:

The Program Manager IV is responsible for all aspects of the planning and delivery of strategic programs and complex, large-scale enterprise-wide projects to execute defined requirements and meet company strategic objectives. This role provides leadership, direction, and hands-on support to matrixed teams to ensure the successful completion of complex integration initiatives. The Program Manager IV is also responsible for creating and presenting executive level communications to provide program updates and facilitate cross functional executive level discussion.

This is a remote position within the United States. Candidates 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.

• Lead large scale, cross functional healthcare migrations for implementation or process improvement including working with organizational leaders for restructuring and realignment of team members. Oversee all aspects of program planning, management, and execution (scope, schedule, and budget). Create comprehensive timelines and ensure the project team creates and maintains appropriate deliverables while following project management standards.

• Drive large scale projects by coordinating the work of one or more project managers/business analysts who are managing the individual work groups (Operations, Finance, Benefit Operations, etc.) involved in the project.

• Create meaningful dashboards for executive level update and project status. Work with teams to create reports for ongoing analytics post project implementation.

• Create and deliver best practice and training information to indirect reports (when applicable), peers, and other employees. Work with the training team to create/review training materials.

• Prepare and deliver documents for Program Steering Committees to the Executive team. Work with functional business teams’ leaders to assess program risks and issue escalation as needed to the leadership level.

• Proactively manage areas such as risk, budget/forecast, dependencies, etc. Prepare strategic analysis of potential business and/or operational opportunities as needed.

• Serve as the first escalation point for project issues and risks. Work directly with the project teams to resolve issues and create risk mitigation plans. Escalate well-formulated issues and risks to leadership. Effectively communicate business and technology issues and solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience required. Master’s degree preferred.

• 8+ years of Program or Project Management experience required.

• 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 required.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications and project management tools required.

• Healthcare experience and/or managed care experience preferred.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) preferred

• Clinical Platform Migration Leadership:
  Leads large-scale healthcare migrations, including data migration, cutover, go-live, and stabilization.

• Healthcare Integration Expertise:
  Deep experience in clinical systems, interoperability, and vendor coordination (HL7, FHIR, APIs).

• Enterprise Transformation Leadership:
  Drives cross-functional programs, influences executive stakeholders, and leads change for complex business and technology initiatives.

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.

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