Project Manager, Senior

Acentra Health is a healthcare technology and services company focused on improving health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. The Senior Project Manager leads medium- to large-scale healthcare and technology projects, managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, stakeholders, reporting, compliance, and team development.

Responsibilities:

• Manages end-to-end delivery of projects with moderate to high complexity, ensuring they are delivered on schedule, within scope, and on budget
• Leads cross-functional project teams and coordinates directly with clients on project activities, deliverables, and status updates
• Tracks milestones, deliverables, and metrics using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, EVM, and other reporting systems
• Manages project risks by identifying potential issues early, developing mitigation strategies, and escalating concerns when appropriate
• Supports alignment of project execution with broader business strategy and client objectives
• Prepares executive-level reports, conducts stakeholder presentations, and communicates effectively with senior leadership and clients
• Owns and monitors project budgets, forecasts resources, and collaborates with finance and leadership to manage project financials
• Ensures adherence to internal governance protocols, CMMI standards, and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements
• Partners with clients to analyze problems, recommend solutions, and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project life cycle
• Confers with technical and functional personnel to resolve problems and ensure alignment between project goals and operational constraints
• Keeps project documentation current, including schedules, change requests, risks, issues, and lessons learned
• Leads or contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, recommending process and tool enhancements to improve delivery outcomes
• Mentors junior Project Managers, project coordinators, or team members by providing guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing
• Demonstrates unwavering commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and longterm client success
• Maintains awareness of industry trends, technologies, and project management best practices to apply innovative approaches to delivery
• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, experience in lieu of a degree will be considered

• 5+ years of project management experience

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, PowerPoint); direct experience using Microsoft Project or similar tools required

• Advanced communication and negotiation skills

• Leadership and team-building capabilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple large-scale initiatives

• For non-clinical roles, or when not required by the contract specifically, the Company acknowledges that practical, hands-on experience can provide skills and competencies equivalent to formal education. As such, in cases where a Bachelor's degree may be required, the Company will accept a minimum of six (6) years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree. In instances where the candidate has an Associate's degree, the Company will accept a minimum of three (3) years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree

• PMP or Six Sigma certification strongly preferred or actively working toward certification

• Experience with healthcare delivery systems, Medicaid/Medicare programs, or government

  contracts strongly preferred