Acentra Health · 9 hours ago
Portfolio, Director
Acentra Health is dedicated to empowering better health outcomes through technology and clinical expertise. They are seeking a Portfolio Director to oversee and drive execution of major initiatives, including new contract implementations and operational improvements, while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Lead execution of high-priority initiatives across the portfolio, including new contract implementations, scope expansions, AI and automation deployments, and cross-functional operational improvements
Serve as the operational point of accountability for initiative performance, ensuring timely and effective delivery
Drive alignment across business lines and ensure cross-functional teams are coordinated and prepared for execution
Translate enterprise strategy into actionable execution plans in partnership with the VP of Strategy & Execution
Develop and maintain portfolio execution frameworks, playbooks, and governance structures that promote consistency and accountability
Facilitate prioritization and sequencing of portfolio initiatives to align capacity and resources
Coordinate the operational design and rollout of new contract requirements to ensure readiness and compliance
Support AI and automation initiatives by aligning business processes, stakeholders, and change-management needs
Assess operational impacts, develop transition strategies, and support organizational change
Build strong collaborative relationships with Operations, IT, Clinical, Compliance, Finance, and PMO leaders to support seamless execution
Support initiative owners and project teams by removing barriers, resolving risks, and escalating issues when needed
Facilitate communication, leadership updates, and initiative reviews to promote transparency and informed decision-making
Monitor initiative progress, outcomes, KPIs, and operational performance using standardized dashboards and reporting tools
Provide insights and recommendations to executives based on performance trends, risks, and opportunities
Ensure post-implementation evaluations are completed and lessons learned are incorporated into future work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Operations, or business related field
A minimum of 5+ years of experience in operations, portfolio management, strategy execution, or large-scale implementation leadership, preferably in healthcare, government services, or technology-driven environments
Experience leading multi-workstream initiatives, program or portfolio governance, or major contract implementations
Strong understanding of operational processes, change management, and technology-enabled transformation (AI/automation preferred)
Ability to lead through influence and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups
Strong communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills
Preferred
Master's preferred
Experience with Medicaid, Medicare, Human Services, or Healthcare Administration environments
Familiarity with PMO frameworks, process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma), and enterprise change-management approaches such as ADKAR or Prosci
Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution
Benefits
Comprehensive health plans
Paid time off
Retirement savings
Corporate wellness
Educational assistance
Corporate discounts
And more
Company
Acentra Health
Acentra Health is a provider of clinical services and technological solutions to government healthcare organizations.
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Funding
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unknown2022-11-09Acquired
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