Project Manager, Specialist

Acentra Health; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Corporate wellness / educational

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Acentra Health is seeking a Project Manager, Specialist to lead complex, high-risk projects and portfolios in the health sector. You will mentor teams, manage client expectations, and ensure delivery on schedule and within budget, while upholding governance and quality standards.

Applicants should bring 7+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), and PMP or Six Sigma certification (or waiver for extensive experience).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of related experience is required.
• PMP or Six Sigma certification required (can be waived with 10+ years of direct and relevant Project Management experience).

Responsibilities

• Oversees one or more complex, high-risk, or strategic projects and/or portfolios, with accountability for end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery.
• Leads project teams of up to 100 employees concurrently, with annual contract values up to $50M and complexity up to 300,000 hours.
• Leads the development and execution of project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, client requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Mentors and provides thought leadership to other Project Managers, serving as a functional lead.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Executive presentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Visio

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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

Job Summary:

The Project Manager, Specialist leads complex, high-risk, or strategic projects or portfolios; provides mentorship and thought leadership. The Project Manager, Specialist works with customers, functional and matrix managers, and staff to ensure that projects are delivered on schedule and within budget, consistent with defined company guidelines and processes and with client expectations. Contributes as a functional lead to other Project Managers.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees one or more complex, high-risk, or strategic projects and/or portfolios, with accountability for end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery.
• Provides leadership to project teams of up to 100 employees concurrently, with annual contract values of up to $50M and complexity up to 300,000 hours.
• Leads the development and execution of project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, client requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Determines project scope, estimates financial and time commitments, assigns resources, and monitors progress against milestones and deliverables.
• Provides people management, including recruiting, coaching, and performance oversight of highly skilled project leaders and individual contributors.
• Mentors and provides thought leadership to other Project Managers, serving as a functional lead and knowledge resource across the program management discipline.
• Fosters strong customer relationships, manages client expectations, and represents the company in customer-facing and executive-level presentations.
• Partners with customers to analyze issues from the client perspective and recommend solutions that balance scope, budget, and delivery quality.
• Manages project risk by working with schedulers and cross-functional teams to track schedules, deliverables, and milestones; escalates issues with recommended mitigation strategies.
• Implements, maintains, and reports Earned Value (EV) metrics and other delivery metrics into project plans.
• Assists in developing and monitoring project budgets, tracking actual spend against plan, and escalating concerns to senior leadership as required.
• Ensures adherence to internal governance protocols, CMMI standards, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice, resolve problems, and remove barriers to success.
• Keeps abreast of emerging technologies, market trends, and best practices in program and project management.
• Demonstrates unwavering commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and long-term client success.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.
• This position primarily involves working at a desk and using a computer for extended periods of time.

The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other education- and experience-related duties that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years of related experience is required.
  • PMP or Six Sigma certification required (can be waived with 10+ years of direct and relevant Project Management experience).
  • 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.
  • Prepare and present high-quality executive-level presentations - executive presence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Domain knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, or healthcare verticals.
• Call Center, Tier 2/3, and Operations background.
• Ability to manage people, projects, and processes.
• Ability to meet and enforce deadlines, and to take initiative in the progression and completion of projects.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and evaluative skills.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, facilitation) with strong presentation and facilitation skills, executive presence.
• Strong at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Self-motivated, with ability to balance multiple projects under minimal to no supervision
• Demonstrates leadership skills and ability to work effectively with different teams and contributors both directly and in a matrix environment

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.

• comprehensive health plans
• paid time off
• retirement savings
• corporate wellnesseducational assistance
• corporate discounts
• and more

Experience in Lieu of Degree

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.

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.

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.

Pay Range

USD $130,960.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.