Project Management Intern (Undergraduate - Summer 2026)

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:

Project Management and Governance Meeting series support for the Enterprise Quality Project Management Office (PMO) & Quality Leadership. The candidate will have an opportunity to work on some of the most important projects in the enterprise 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.  

Desired Skills:

• 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
• Role is REMOTE, may work from any US location.
• Dates: May 18th - August 8th (40hrs/wk.)
• Pay: $18-26/hr. depending on experience

Additionally, 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
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/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.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, 401(k) 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