Project Manager III, Accreditation

WellCare of Kentucky is part of Centene, a diversified national organization transforming the health of communities. The Project Manager III will oversee complex accreditation-related projects, ensuring compliance with NCQA standards and managing resources to meet strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Support accreditation readiness activities, including evidence coordination, tracking of requirements, and cross-functional collaboration related to NCQA standards
• 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Plan, organize, monitor, and oversee complex projects utilizing cross functional teams to deliver defined requirements and meet company strategic objectives
• Support accreditation readiness activities, including evidence coordination, tracking of requirements, and cross-functional collaboration related to NCQA standards
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, related field, or equivalent experience
• 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
• Experience supporting healthcare accreditation, regulatory, or quality improvement initiatives preferred
• Experience supporting National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Health Plan Accreditation and Health Outcomes Accreditation activities, including readiness assessments, evidence coordination, and survey support
• Ability to partner cross functionally with Quality Improvement, Population Health, Compliance, and operational teams to translate accreditation standards into actionable project plans
• Strong knowledge of healthcare quality, regulatory, or accreditation requirements, with experience tracking deliverables, risks, and timelines to support ongoing compliance
• Master's degree preferred
• License/Certification: PMP, PgMP, or CAPM preferred