Project Manager

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes - making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Acentra Health is looking for a Project Manager to join our growing team.

Job Summary:

• The Project Manager manages the delivery of small to moderately complex projects, ensuring they are executed within defined scope, schedule, and budget under the guidance of senior project leaders. This role coordinates cross-functional project activities, tracks milestones and deliverables, and prepares regular status updates for stakeholders. The Project Manager works closely with clients, project team members, and functional leaders to address issues, escalate risks, and maintain alignment with project objectives. This position provides an opportunity to build project management expertise while contributing to successful delivery in healthcare and/or technology environments.

Responsibilities:

• Manages end-to-end delivery of small to moderately complex projects, ensuring alignment with defined scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinates cross-functional project teams, facilitating collaboration among internal staff, matrix managers, and client representatives.
• Tracks milestones, deliverables, and metrics using project management tools such as Microsoft Project and related reporting systems.
• Maintain and update work products within Jira.
• Identifies project risks and issues; develops mitigation recommendations and escalates as appropriate.
• Supports alignment of project activities with organizational strategy and client objectives.
• Prepares project status updates, dashboards, and reports for stakeholders under the guidance of senior leadership.
• Assists in developing and monitoring project budgets, collaborating with finance to track actuals against plan.
• Ensures adherence to internal governance processes, CMMI standards, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Partners with clients to support effective communication and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Confers with project personnel to gather input, resolve day-to-day challenges, and ensure progress toward deliverables.
• Maintains project documentation including schedules, risks, issues, change requests, and lessons learned.
• Contributes to process improvement by recommending adjustments to enhance delivery efficiency.
• Provides informal guidance and support to junior team members or project coordinators.
• Demonstrates commitment to customer service and operational excellence in all aspects of project delivery.
• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3-5 years of project management experience.
• Skilled in the use of Jira with the ability to create and manage issues, epics, stories, tasks, and subtasks. The ability to build custom fields, screens, and issue types and setting up dashboards.
• Experience with healthcare delivery systems, Medicaid/Medicare programs, or government contracts strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred (Business, Healthcare, Information Systems, Business Science Mathematics, or related field preferred).
• PMP or Six Sigma certification strongly preferred or actively working toward certification.

Why us?

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

We do this through our people.

You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives across the country. We are a company that cares about our employees, and we give you the tools and encouragement you need to achieve the finest work of your career.

Benefits

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is listed below.

"Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant's position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level."

Thank You!

We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!

~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team

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EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.