Centene

Senior AI Governance Program Manager

Remote-MO Full time

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

Position Purpose: Drives the execution and operationalization of the AI Governance program, translating governance policies into scalable, actionable initiatives across the enterprise. Partners closely with cross‑functional teams to align priorities, manage dependencies, and ensure AI initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. Serves as a central point of coordination, driving accountability, mitigating risk, and communicating clearly with stakeholders at all levels to enable responsible, compliant AI adoption.

  • Operationalize existing AI governance policies, standards, and frameworks across the organization

  • Develop and maintain program roadmaps, timelines, and milestones for governance implementation 

  • Plan and manage requirements and track completion of objectives for AI risk, compliance and assessment. Report findings and oversee remediation

  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure governance requirements are integrated into AI development lifecycles

  • Drive and execute initiatives involving cross-departmental dependencies

  • Track and report on governance program metrics, KPIs, and compliance status to senior leadership

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for AI governance implementation across business units and technical teams 

  • Facilitate regular governance review meetings with stakeholders at all levels 

  • Maintain awareness of existing and proposed enterprise AI policies and standards. Provide support in related policy development

  • Identify regulatory changes that will affect information relevant policies, standards and procedures, and recommend appropriate changes.

  • Lead activities related to the lifecycle of remediation activities including, delivery timeline tracking, action plan development, gathering and review of evidence artifacts, providing feedback regarding appropriateness of evidence artifacts, and development of documentation to submit for closure

  • Drive the direction, development, and maturity of the enterprise GRC tools

  • Prepare governance documentation for Senior Management including team, Board, and other reporting initiatives as needed

  • Continue to look for ways to improve processes and contributes to excellence in team. Lead complex projects, on time and on budget, escalating concerns and providing weekly updates.

  • Develop and implement best practices regarding gathering, reporting and representation of security KPIs and KRIs to various stakeholders.

  • Performs other duties as assigned

  • Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, related field, or equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience in GRC, audit, compliance, and regulatory.

Technical Skills:

  • Experience managing AI governance programs preferred

  • Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional programs with successful delivery required

  • Experience with AI governance frameworks, ethical principles, and best practices preferred

  • Strong knowledge of the healthcare industry, including relevant regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and ethical considerations preferred

  • Understanding of how to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with AI technologies required preferred

Pay Range: $107,700.00 - $199,300.00 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