Project Executive

ntst; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Netsmart is seeking a Project Executive to lead transformational healthcare technology initiatives across multiple large-scale client engagements. You will oversee enterprise software implementations, digital transformation programs, workflow optimization, system integrations, and organizational change efforts.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, drive strategic decisions, ensure delivery excellence, manage financial performance, and build lasting client partnerships

Qualifications

• At least 7 years project management experience leading complex, multi-project engagements.
• At least 2 years of people leadership experience with accountability for team outcomes.
• At least 2 years of experience managing project financials including forecasting and variance analysis.
• Project Management Professional certification or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decision making across multiple stakeholders and executive levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results across multiple projects.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple high complexity projects across one or more client environments and ensure alignment to delivery standards and business priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client executives and key stakeholders to influence decisions and drive outcomes.
• Establish consistent communication frameworks across project, client, and internal teams and resolve escalated issues and risks.
• Drive financial performance by forecasting, analyzing variances, and implementing corrective actions across engagements.
• Manage scope, schedule, and cost changes while maintaining alignment to project objectives and delivery quality.
• Partner with sales and account teams to identify and advance client opportunities.

Skills

Project management

People leadership

Financial forecasting

Stakeholder influence

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Lead transformational healthcare technology initiatives that help provider and human services organizations modernize operations, improve outcomes, and better serve their communities. As a Project Executive, you will oversee multiple large-scale client engagements, including enterprise software implementations, digital transformation programs, workflow optimization initiatives, system integrations, and organizational change efforts. Serving as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, you will drive strategic decision-making, ensure delivery excellence, manage financial performance, and build lasting client partnerships. This role blends executive presence, consulting expertise, business acumen, and operational leadership to guide complex programs from vision through adoption while achieving meaningful results for clients. If you thrive on solving complex challenges, influencing senior leaders, and leading high-impact initiatives that create measurable change, this is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple high complexity projects across one or more client environments and ensure alignment to delivery standards and business priorities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client executives and key stakeholders to influence decisions and drive outcomes
• Establish consistent communication frameworks across project, client, and internal teams and resolve escalated issues and risks
• Drive financial performance by forecasting, analyzing variances, and implementing corrective actions across engagements
• Manage scope, schedule, and cost changes while maintaining alignment to project objectives and delivery quality
• Partner with sales and account teams to identify and advance client opportunities

Qualifications

Required

• At least 7 years project management experience leading complex, multi-project engagements
• At least 2 years of people leadership experience with accountability for team outcomes
• At least 2 years of experience managing project financials including forecasting and variance analysis
• Project Management Professional certification or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to influence decision making across multiple stakeholders and executive levels
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results across multiple projects
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience

Preferred

• At least 2 years experience supporting sales or pipeline activities in a client-facing environment
• At least 2 years experience managing large or enterprise client relationships
• Experience working in a consulting or professional services environment
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects across different clients
• Experience leading cross-functional teams

Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment decisions at Netsmart, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion and transfer, are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education and experience. Netsmart does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Netsmart desires to provide a healthy and safe workplace and, as a government contractor, Netsmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal law. Pursuant to Netsmart policy, all post-offer candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, including a drug screen, which is provided at Netsmart's sole expense. In the event a candidate tests positive for a controlled substance, Netsmart will rescind the offer of employment unless the individual can provide proof of valid prescription to Netsmart's third party screening provider.

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