Project Director, PMO

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 Health is looking for a Project Director to join our growing team.

Job Summary:

The Project Director leads and oversees enterprise-wide project delivery for complex healthcare and technology initiatives. This role is responsible for the management and performance of Project Managers and Schedulers within the PMO, ensuring adherence to project management standards, alignment with strategic goals, and successful execution of initiatives. The Project Director serves as a strategic partner to business and technology leaders and plays a key role in advancing delivery excellence, governance, and transformation outcomes across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Directly manages the enterprise project delivery organization, including PMO Managers, Project Managers (all levels), and Project Schedulers.
• Defines, develops, and enforces project delivery frameworks, methodologies, tools, and best practices across the PMO to ensure consistency and quality.
• Oversees execution of the project and program portfolio, ensuring initiatives align with enterprise strategy, business priorities, and regulatory/compliance requirements.
• Provides executive-level reporting, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership on portfolio health, risks, opportunities, and resource needs.
• Coaches and mentors PMO leadership and senior staff; leads performance management, succession planning, and career development to strengthen the project management pipeline.
• Facilitates enterprise-level resource planning, project prioritization, and capacity alignment to optimize workforce utilization.
• Monitors financial performance across the project portfolio; partners with finance and executives to manage budgets, forecasts, and ROI of major initiatives.
• Drives continuous improvement of delivery processes, KPIs, and governance standards, advancing the maturity and credibility of the PMO.
• Sponsors and, when necessary, leads complex, cross-functional, or high-priority programs critical to organizational success.
• Collaborates with internal business and technology executives to resolve escalations, address systemic risks, and ensure delivery success.
• Partners with business leaders to translate strategic goals into executable initiatives, ensuring projects contribute to enterprise transformation and growth.
• Champions change management and adoption of new delivery practices, tools, and cultural shifts that support enterprise agility.
• Serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership, influencing investment decisions and ensuring delivery outcomes support operational excellence and long-term business objectives.
• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies, including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience, with at least 5+ years managing project teams.
• PMP certification required (may be waived with at least 10 years of project management and at least 5 years of people management experience).
• Experience working with Global teams, and setting up PMO teams in other global locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred (Business, Healthcare, IT, or related field).
• Deep understanding of healthcare delivery systems, government contracts, and Medicaid/Medicare programs preferred.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams and developing talent.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and executive reporting capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive standardization, process improvement, and delivery excellence.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies.
• High emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, matrixed environments with minimal supervision.

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.

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

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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.

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.

Compensation

The pay 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."