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. 

Acentra is looking for a Program Director to join our growing team.

Job Summary:

As a Program Management Director, you will be in a key leadership role for a sophisticated and complex state program. You will oversee a team, budget and processes and engage customer and matrix Acentra staff directly to ensure best of class projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. The Program Director works with the customers, functional and matrix managers, and staff to ensure that all Acentra Health projects are delivered on schedule and within budget, consistent with defined Acentra Health guidelines and processes and with client expectations.

*This position is Hybrid/Remote based in Albany, NY

Job Responsibilities:

Direct, manage, plan, and develop methods and procedures for implementing a program and multiple software products concurrently.

Oversee and exercise independent judgment to solve complex and unusual technical, administrative, and managerial problems.

Drives strategic initiatives and contributes to organization growth and innovation

Maintain successful relationships with client and various stakeholders

Drive program activities and exercise control over personnel responsible for specific functions or phases of a program.

Confer with Project Managers and staff to explain program and individual responsibilities for functions and phases of a program.

Provide program management for team sizes that are typically more than 200 employees concurrently.

Provide program management on projects with annual total contract value more than $150M and complexity (hours) more than 700,000 hours.

Manage program risk, including pre-project preparations and day-to-day operational aspects of multiple projects ensuring project requirements, deliverables and timelines are adhered to. Execute project close activities accurately and on-time.

Determine estimated time and financial commitment of project, and monitors progress for multiple projects concurrently.

Partner with customers and analyze issues and problems from the customer perspective.

Collaborates with senior leadership to align program with business strategy

Leads and influences cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders

Develop detailed status reports for both project management team and customer

Lead transformation and change management initiatives pertaining to the Program/Project Management team and overall Acentra business strategy objectives, working closely with senior management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, science, mathematics or analytics. Master’s Degree preferred.

15 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.

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

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

Ability to meet and enforce deadlines, to conduct research into technology issues and products, and to take initiative in the development and completion of projects

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and evaluate skills

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Benefits

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. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.  

Compensation 

The pay range for this position is $150,000/yr - $225,000/yr

“Based on our compensation program, an applicant’s position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level.” 

Thank You!

We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!

~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team

EOE 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, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.