Centene Corporation
Project Management Intern (Undergraduate - Summer)
Job Location
Cedar, MO, United States
Job Description
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as an Intern at Centene. During this 12-week program, you'll learn more about Centene and how we're transforming the health of the community, one person at a time.
**Position Purpose:** Learn about various processes and functions within the Managed Care industry and develop professionally by contributing to projects that support the business.
+ Learn various job functions within the Managed Care industry and explore various career opportunities
+ Apply academic knowledge and learn new skills by contributing to various projects
+ Research various legal, regulatory, and other topics within functional area and industry
+ Attend training and development presentations to enhance professional competencies
A **Project Management Intern** is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day execution of a project, ensuring tasks are completed on time by managing schedules, coordinating communication between team members and stakeholders, monitoring progress, and providing regular updates to leadership, all while maintaining organization and attention to detail to achieve project goals. The candidate will have an opportunity to work on some of the most important projects in the enterprise within **Corporate Quality** while gaining skills in Project Management, Portfolio Management and Governance. Exposure to all levels from individual contributors to executive leadership. Skills gained from Project and Portfolio Management work are highly transferable. Additionally, knowledge gained in this highly regulated space is specialized and in high demand
Key responsibilities include:
+ **Project planning and execution:**
Assisting in developing project plans, timelines, and budgets, assigning tasks to team members, and tracking progress against the plan.
+ **Communication management:**
Facilitating clear communication between team members, stakeholders, and clients through regular meetings, updates, and reports.
+ **Task management:**
Monitoring task completion, identifying potential roadblocks, and proactively addressing issues to maintain project momentum.
+ **Resource allocation:**
Ensuring team members have the necessary resources to complete their tasks and managing resource allocation effectively.
+ **Reporting and documentation:**
Preparing and distributing project status reports, maintaining detailed project documentation, and updating project management systems.
+ **Risk management:**
Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.
+ **Quality control:**
Ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards and specifications.
**Experience/Experience:** High school diploma or equivalent. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university or college, preferably in a field related to the hiring department through the internship period.
**Desired:**
**Strong organizational skills:**
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain order in a fast-paced environment.
**Excellent communication skills:**
Clear and concise written and verbal communication to effectively convey information to diverse audiences.
**Attention to detail:**
Meticulous focus on accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of written documentation and verbal communication.
**Problem-solving abilities:**
Identifying issues quickly and developing solutions to overcome challenges.
**Time management skills:**
Effectively managing deadlines and prioritizing tasks to meet project timelines.
**Technical proficiency:**
Familiarity with project management software and tools to track progress and manage project data.
**Nice to Have:**
**Analytical and logical thinking** : The ability to collect and interpret data, identify patterns, and make decisions based on multiple factors
**Business Operations literacy** : Understanding how to read and interpret operational updates, performance dashboards, and KPIs
**Market awareness** : Understanding how the company fits into the government sponsored healthcare landscape
Full Time Summer Hours: 40Hours/Wk.
The salary range is: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
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.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act
Location: Cedar, MO, US
Posted Date: 12/22/2024
**Position Purpose:** Learn about various processes and functions within the Managed Care industry and develop professionally by contributing to projects that support the business.
+ Learn various job functions within the Managed Care industry and explore various career opportunities
+ Apply academic knowledge and learn new skills by contributing to various projects
+ Research various legal, regulatory, and other topics within functional area and industry
+ Attend training and development presentations to enhance professional competencies
A **Project Management Intern** is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day execution of a project, ensuring tasks are completed on time by managing schedules, coordinating communication between team members and stakeholders, monitoring progress, and providing regular updates to leadership, all while maintaining organization and attention to detail to achieve project goals. The candidate will have an opportunity to work on some of the most important projects in the enterprise within **Corporate Quality** while gaining skills in Project Management, Portfolio Management and Governance. Exposure to all levels from individual contributors to executive leadership. Skills gained from Project and Portfolio Management work are highly transferable. Additionally, knowledge gained in this highly regulated space is specialized and in high demand
Key responsibilities include:
+ **Project planning and execution:**
Assisting in developing project plans, timelines, and budgets, assigning tasks to team members, and tracking progress against the plan.
+ **Communication management:**
Facilitating clear communication between team members, stakeholders, and clients through regular meetings, updates, and reports.
+ **Task management:**
Monitoring task completion, identifying potential roadblocks, and proactively addressing issues to maintain project momentum.
+ **Resource allocation:**
Ensuring team members have the necessary resources to complete their tasks and managing resource allocation effectively.
+ **Reporting and documentation:**
Preparing and distributing project status reports, maintaining detailed project documentation, and updating project management systems.
+ **Risk management:**
Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.
+ **Quality control:**
Ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards and specifications.
**Experience/Experience:** High school diploma or equivalent. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university or college, preferably in a field related to the hiring department through the internship period.
**Desired:**
**Strong organizational skills:**
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain order in a fast-paced environment.
**Excellent communication skills:**
Clear and concise written and verbal communication to effectively convey information to diverse audiences.
**Attention to detail:**
Meticulous focus on accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of written documentation and verbal communication.
**Problem-solving abilities:**
Identifying issues quickly and developing solutions to overcome challenges.
**Time management skills:**
Effectively managing deadlines and prioritizing tasks to meet project timelines.
**Technical proficiency:**
Familiarity with project management software and tools to track progress and manage project data.
**Nice to Have:**
**Analytical and logical thinking** : The ability to collect and interpret data, identify patterns, and make decisions based on multiple factors
**Business Operations literacy** : Understanding how to read and interpret operational updates, performance dashboards, and KPIs
**Market awareness** : Understanding how the company fits into the government sponsored healthcare landscape
Full Time Summer Hours: 40Hours/Wk.
The salary range is: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
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.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act
Location: Cedar, MO, US
Posted Date: 12/22/2024
Contact Information
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