Senior Healthcare Program Director — Medicaid & Certification

Acentra Health, LLC; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 145,200 - 181,500; Full time

Job summary

Acentra Health is looking for a Program Director to join our growing team in a leadership role overseeing complex healthcare programs. You will ensure programs are executed effectively, on time, and within budget, coordinating efforts across cross-functional teams and engaging clients to deliver high-quality services that meet expectations.

You will manage multi-vendor programs with a focus on Medicaid-related certification, risk management, and stakeholder communication in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business, or related field.
• 8+ years managing multi-vendor projects or complex integration efforts.
• 4+ years with Medicaid Enterprise Certification Toolkit (MECT) or similar certification efforts.
• Knowledge of MITA 3.0 and CMS Seven Standards and Conditions.
• PMP certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex healthcare programs, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage client engagement, and drive outcomes across pilots and steady-state operations.
• Act as primary contact for contract and certification activities, with risk, issues and actions managed across DDI and certification phases.
• Provide regular status reporting and governance communications to clients and stakeholders.
• Support contract administration and invoicing requirements, ensuring compliance with SLAs and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Multi-vendor projects

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Business or related field

Job description

Acentra Health is looking for a Program Director to join our growing team in a leadership role overseeing complex healthcare programs. You will ensure programs are executed effectively, on time, and within budget, coordinating efforts across cross-functional teams and engaging clients to deliver high-quality services that meet expectations.

You will manage multi-vendor programs with a focus on Medicaid-related certification, risk management, and stakeholder communication in a dynamic