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IT Program Manager roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. With a STEM background in computer science, information systems, or engineering, you can work in this role for up to 36 months total on OPT while building toward long-term visa sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsYou 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: Supports leadership and provides 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.
- Evaluates, align, and integrate technical and business requirements and project plans to establish the program framework
- Manages multiple project scopes and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost, and quality commitments
- Provides direction to the project teams in areas of customer concerns, potential changes in scope, and risk assessment
- Coordinates program management reviews, preparing and publishing program management metrics and reports; maintain metrics for projects' quality, technical performance, and delivery
- Coordinates 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 achieved
- Provide insight and recommendations during project execution and implementation to remediate issues
- Review and assess vendor statements of work and estimates
- Determines, monitors, reviews, and reports on all program attributes including program costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources, quality, and risks
- Provides 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 units
- Shares knowledge and develops team capabilities to strengthen understanding of IT and enterprise industry and business issues and best practices
- Identifies areas for improvement, share lessons learnt across the firms’ IT project teams, and encourage others to do the same
- Communicates regularly with functional and IT leaders to ensure enterprise alignment and support
- Establishes client relationships
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree and 0 – 2 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
- Experience with Project Management
- Experience with Risk Management
- Experience with Other: developing, monitoring and managing project budgets and schedules
Soft Skills:
- Beginner - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Beginner - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
License/Certification:
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred
Pay Range: $87,000.00 - $161,300.00 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.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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: Supports leadership and provides 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.
- Evaluates, align, and integrate technical and business requirements and project plans to establish the program framework
- Manages multiple project scopes and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost, and quality commitments
- Provides direction to the project teams in areas of customer concerns, potential changes in scope, and risk assessment
- Coordinates program management reviews, preparing and publishing program management metrics and reports; maintain metrics for projects' quality, technical performance, and delivery
- Coordinates 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 achieved
- Provide insight and recommendations during project execution and implementation to remediate issues
- Review and assess vendor statements of work and estimates
- Determines, monitors, reviews, and reports on all program attributes including program costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources, quality, and risks
- Provides 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 units
- Shares knowledge and develops team capabilities to strengthen understanding of IT and enterprise industry and business issues and best practices
- Identifies areas for improvement, share lessons learnt across the firms’ IT project teams, and encourage others to do the same
- Communicates regularly with functional and IT leaders to ensure enterprise alignment and support
- Establishes client relationships
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree and 0 – 2 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
- Experience with Project Management
- Experience with Risk Management
- Experience with Other: developing, monitoring and managing project budgets and schedules
Soft Skills:
- Beginner - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Beginner - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
License/Certification:
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred
Pay Range: $87,000.00 - $161,300.00 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.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an IT Program Manager
Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull your transcript and confirm your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list. IT Program Manager roles sit at the intersection of technology and business, so borderline degrees like Management Information Systems need explicit verification before you commit to a job search timeline.
Target employers already enrolled in E-Verify
Before accepting an offer, confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search. Companies with existing STEM OPT hires have already completed the I-983 Training Plan process and are far less likely to stall your start date over compliance questions.
Structure your I-983 around measurable program deliverables
IT Program Managers are evaluated on outcomes, so frame your training plan around quantifiable deliverables: program milestones owned, cross-functional teams led, and budget cycles managed. A vague I-983 invites USCIS scrutiny; specific, role-mapped learning objectives do not.
Search Migrate Mate for IT Program Manager roles with STEM OPT employers
Migrate Mate filters IT Program Manager postings by employers with active STEM OPT hiring history, so you're not guessing which companies understand the E-Verify requirement and the I-983 process. Start your search there to skip the manual vetting step.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer against prevailing wage
IT Program Manager prevailing wages vary significantly by metropolitan area and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-3021 before negotiating, so your offered salary doesn't undercut the DOL threshold that will appear on any future LCA filing.
Time your extension filing to protect your cap-gap window
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires, the cap-gap provision automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. File your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days before your EAD end date so there's no gap between authorizations heading into that window.
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Find IT Program Manager JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Program Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree carries an eligible CIP code under the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list. Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, and related STEM fields typically qualify. The role itself is not what triggers eligibility; your degree classification is. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before submitting the STEM OPT extension application to USCIS.
What does the I-983 Training Plan need to include for an IT Program Manager position?
Your I-983 must document a structured learning objective tied directly to your STEM degree. For IT Program Managers, that means outlining specific technical competencies you'll develop, such as systems integration oversight, enterprise architecture governance, or data-driven program tracking. Generic management duties aren't sufficient. Both you and your employer sign the plan, and your DSO must authorize it before your STEM OPT extension is approved.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer?
Use the E-Verify employer search tool to look up the company by name or employer ID. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for all STEM OPT employers, and no I-983 Training Plan is valid without it. If a prospective employer isn't listed, they must enroll before your STEM OPT extension can begin, which can delay your start date by weeks.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer's H-1B petition is selected in the lottery?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT EAD expires, the cap-gap provision extends your work authorization automatically through September 30 of that year. You can keep working in your IT Program Manager role during that window without interruption. If the petition is denied or withdrawn, your authorization ends and you'll need to act quickly to maintain status.
Where can I find IT Program Manager jobs with employers that already support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for STEM OPT job seekers and surfaces IT Program Manager roles at employers with verified STEM OPT hiring history. That means the companies listed already understand the E-Verify enrollment requirement, the I-983 process, and the 24-month extension timeline, so you're not educating HR from scratch during interviews.
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