Senior Project Manager, Healthcare Tech & Compliance

Acentra Health; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Wellness program

Educational assistance

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Acentra Health is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead medium to large-scale healthcare and technology projects, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, provide updates to clients and leadership, and proactively manage risks and resources to achieve project goals.

As part of federal contracting requirements, a comprehensive background check is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Healthcare, Information Systems, Business Science Mathematics, or related field). Specific significant experience in lieu of education may be accepted.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• 3+ experience with healthcare delivery systems, Medicaid/Medicare programs, or government contracts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, PowerPoint); direct experience using Microsoft Project or similar tools required.
• Core Competencies: Project Leadership - Leads teams through ambiguity and change; holds team accountable.
• Decision-Making - Makes informed trade-offs between scope, schedule, and resources.
• Conflict Resolution - Resolves interpersonal or technical project issues swiftly and diplomatically.
• Client Focus - Builds and maintains strong customer relationships; anticipates needs.
• Risk Management - Identifies, communicates, and mitigates delivery risks proactively

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.
• 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 longterm 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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Client focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Acentra Health is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead medium to large-scale healthcare and technology projects, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, provide updates to clients and leadership, and proactively manage risks and resources to achieve project goals.

As part of federal contracting requirements, a comprehensive background check is required.