Senior IT Project Manager

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose

Responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of a technology project to ensure it is completed on time and within budget.

Has overall responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing, vendors, and contractual deliverables.

Develops detailed project plans. Monitors project milestones and generates periodic status reports.

Evaluates and manages risk. Incorporates quality measures and standards to project deliverables.

Manages multiple medium to large sized projectsWorks with project stakeholders to develop an objective-based comprehensive project plan as per allocated time and budgetEstablishes, builds rapport, and maintains relationships with stakeholders, third parties and vendors to ensure their coordination with internal resourcesCreates, builds, and updates project schedules, project charters, status reports and work breakdown structuresTracks and reports on financial data, performance, and status of multiple projects by leveraging project management tools and techniques; continually reviews and makes recommendations to ensure adequate availability of resourcesIdentifies key project risks and manages them to ensure the delivery of business goals; escalates issues to management as neededFacilitates and determines the resolution of project-related conflicts including necessary corrective action(s)Ensures consistency and adherence to corporate operational standards and processesEnsures proper project closure including lessons learnedWorks with consultant staff performing a wide-range of project controls functions.Prepares information technology project status reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.Provides ad hoc project support to team members and/or departmentsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 4 – 6 years of related experience.

Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.

Technical Skills

One or more of the following skills are desired.Experience with Microsoft Office; Project Management; Root Cause Analysis; Sourcing; Stakeholder Management; Vendor Relationship ManagementKnowledge of Agile Software Development; Scrum (Software Development); Software Development Life Cycle

Soft Skills

Intermediate - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialtyIntermediate - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsIntermediate - Ability to work independentlyIntermediate - Demonstrated analytical skillsIntermediate - Demonstrated project management skillsIntermediate - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressureIntermediate - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skillsIntermediate - Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper managementIntermediate - Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion

License/Certification

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred

Pay Range $83,600.00 - $155,000.00 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.