Project Manager III - Clinical Operations

Project Manager

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 : The Project Manager supports the CMO of the Buckeye Community Health Plan and clinical leadership teams by coordinating, organizing, and driving cross-functional initiatives that enhance clinical operations and improve outcomes. This role ensures efficient project execution across multiple departments by facilitating communication, aligning stakeholders, and guiding projects from ideation through completion within a dynamic, matrixed environment. The Project Manager is expected to understand the clinical context of the work, strengthen communication across teams, maintain momentum on all assigned initiatives, and properly document and archive project activities and outcomes.

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. Facilitate communication across VP, Director, Manager, and Strategist-level stakeholders. Ensure alignment between clinical priorities and project workflows. 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. Promote collaboration across a dynamic, matrixed environment. 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.

Key Teams Supported : You will collaborate with a broad range of cross-functional clinical and operational groups, including but not limited to : Care Coordination, Utilization Management, Population Health, Quality, Medical Affairs, Health Equity, Pharmacy, other provider- and member-facing teams. You will also partner closely with our in-market Data Analytics team.

Education / Experience : Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, related field, or equivalent experience. Master's degree preferred. 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.

License / Certification : PMP, PgMP, or CAPM preferred. This position is hybrid / remote with strong preference to candidates within the state of Ohio. In office expectation for local candidates monthly or as needed. Pay Range : $86,000.00 - $154,700.00 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, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

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.