IT Program Manager II - Phoenix, United States - Centene Corporation

Description

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:

Provides overarching leadership and guidance on related large programs and projects (both waterfall and agile) with a view to improve the project performance and consistency of delivery.

Sources project managers and scrum masters and provides oversight and remediation to troubled projects.

Delivers, measures, and manages project performance in addition to providing input and collaboration on interdependencies within the projects and other programs.

Plans, controls, and manages the delivery of multiple large, complex enterprise IT programs to meet the agreed business needs, acquiring and utilizing the necessary resourcesPlan, manage, and implement programs from initiation to final operational stage including lessons learntEvaluate, align, and integrate technical and business requirements and project plans to establish the program frameworkManages multiple project scopes and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost, and quality commitmentsProvides direction to the project teams in areas of customer concerns, potential changes in scope, and risk assessmentCoordinates program management reviews, preparing and publishing program management metrics and reports; maintain metrics for projects' quality, technical performance, and deliveryCoordinates all risks and requirements of the projects by planning, controlling, and integrating all projects and measuring all elements to ensure the requirements and goals are successfully achievedProvide insight and recommendations during project execution and implementation to remediate issuesReview and assess vendor statements of work and estimatesDetermines, monitors, reviews, and reports on all program attributes including program costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources, quality, and risksProvides periodic project updates (Program Status Report) of current situation relating to milestones and problem/high risk areas (e.g.

, technical, cost, and schedule); provide updates to the IT leadership team and the business unitsShares knowledge and develops team capabilities to strengthen understanding of IT and enterprise industry and business issues and best practicesIdentifies areas for improvement, share lessons learnt across the firms IT project teams, and encourage others to do the sameCommunicates regularly with functional and IT leaders to ensure enterprise alignment and supportEstablishes client relationshipsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsEducation/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 OfficeExperience with Project ManagementExperience with Risk ManagementExperience with Other:
developing, monitoring and managing project budgets and schedules

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 completionLicense/Certification:Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred

Pay Range:
$98, $183,100.00 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.

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