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. 

This is a hybrid role based in Albany, NY

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

Job Summary:

The role of the Project Manager is to manage the end-to-end process for a single software or multiple products and business process services. The Project Manager 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.

Job Responsibilities:

Oversees one or more software products end-to-end, and assists in the direction of particular project-level activity and associated team personnel

Works under general supervision

Maintains relationship with client, project scope can increase in complexity and size

Manages client relationships at the client customer work site

Provides project management for prime or sub-contractor, fixed price, or time and materials projects

Provides project management on projects with a team size that is up to 100 employees concurrently

Provides project management on projects with annual total contract value of up to $50M and complexity (hours) of up to $300,000 hours

Provides end-to-end responsibility for one or more products, sub-systems or level responsibilities

Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems

Manages project risk by working with project schedulers to track project schedules, deliverables, and milestones; monitors costs and schedules using EVM and other tools

Oversees and develops a feasible plan for one or more software products that achieves the goals and objectives of the project and aligns with the organization’s overall business strategy

Assists in developing a feasible plan that achieves the goals and objectives of the project and aligns with the organization’s overall business strategy

Determines project scope and recommending and assigning resources as available

Determines estimated time and financial commitment of project, and in monitoring progress

Implements, maintains, and reports Earned Value (EV) metrics into project plans

Implements, maintains, and reports project delivery metrics into project plans

Assists in monitoring and developing a project budget and tracking actual spend compared to the planned budget, escalating to senior leadership as needed

Partners with customers and analyzes issues and problems from the customer perspective,

Provides customer-facing presentations on quality

Communicates and provides status to define, schedule, and accurately estimate the task duration for project schedule

Possesses unwavering commitment to customer service and operational excellence

Keeps abreast of new technology and market developments

Adheres to CMMI standards and processes

Manages internal customer relationships for long-term corporate success

Requests and gives both negative and positive feedback

Recruits highly skilled, motivated leaders and individual contributors and recommends potential new hire resources to meet client commitments in alignment with program delivery

Requirements

Required Qualifications/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree with up to 10 years of relevant experience in project planning, delivery, and management (Preferred Majors: Business Science Mathematics, Analytics)

Experience as a people manager

Experience in the government or commercial healthcare industry

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Understanding of SharePoint applications, Webex, Skype, etc.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio with a working knowledge of the rest of the Microsoft Office suite of applications

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Understanding of SharePoint applications, Webex, Skype, etc.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio with a working knowledge of the rest of the Microsoft Office suite of applications

Domain knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, or healthcare verticals

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 $102,000 -$134,000 a year

“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.