[Hiring] Senior Project Manager @Acentra Health, LLC

Role Description

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

The Senior Project Manager independently leads medium to large-scale healthcare and/or technology projects, ensuring delivery within defined scope, timeline, and budget. This role acts as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders, provides regular updates to clients and leadership, and proactively manages risks and resources to achieve project goals. The Senior Project Manager drives alignment between project execution and business objectives, prepares executive-level reporting, and mentors junior Project Managers and project coordinators to strengthen overall project.

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 long-term 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; (Business, Healthcare, Information Systems, Business Science Mathematics, or related field preferred).
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings.
• Corporate wellness.
• Educational assistance.
• Corporate discounts.
• And more.