Healthcare Program Director: Lead Complex Programs

Acentra Health, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 145,200 - 181,500; Full time

Job summary

Acentra Health is seeking a Program Director to lead and oversee complex healthcare programs, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, engage clients and stakeholders, and align operations with contractual requirements and organizational goals.

This role requires travel to Alaska up to 25% and a strong background in Medicare/Medicaid knowledge, PM/leadership, and proficiency with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, MS Teams, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or experience in lieu of degree.
• 10 years’ experience in a project planning and delivery as related to role.
• 10 years’ experience in managerial and leadership role.
• Medicare, Medicaid, or healthcare verticals domain knowledge with claims processing knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated abilities with Microsoft Project, SharePoint applications, MS Teams, Skype and knowledge of MS Project EV Metrics.
• Proven track record to meet and enforce deadlines, conduct research into technology issues and products, and to take initiative in the development and completion of projects.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex technical programs.
• Demonstrated successful people management and presentation skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement in solving complex and unusual technical, administrative, and managerial problems
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and evaluate skills
• Travel up to 25% to Alaska for client visits

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate healthcare programs, ensuring the successful delivery of services, projects, and deliverables on schedule and within budget.
• Monitor program performance metrics, quality performance, deliverables, and budgets to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and organizational goals.
• Identify and address operational challenges, leveraging problem-solving skills to deliver practical solutions.
• Maintain strong, successful relationships with clients and key stakeholders, serving as a primary point of contact for program-related communication.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical, technical, and administrative personnel, to ensure seamless program execution.
• Develop and implement methods and procedures to improve program efficiency and outcomes.
• Manage program risk by identifying potential issues, developing mitigation strategies, and ensuring readiness for program launch and day-to-day operations.
• Prepare status reports and updates for internal leadership and client stakeholders.
• Support strategic planning initiatives to align program activities with organizational objectives and contribute to growth and innovation.
• Provide operational oversight and guidance to team members responsible for specific program functions or phases.
• Collaborate with Business Development to support new business opportunities as requested.
• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

MS Teams

Skype

MS Project EV Metrics

Job description

Acentra Health is seeking a Program Director to lead and oversee complex healthcare programs, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, engage clients and stakeholders, and align operations with contractual requirements and organizational goals.

This role requires travel to Alaska up to 25% and a strong background in Medicare/Medicaid knowledge, PM/leadership, and proficiency with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, MS Teams, and related tools.