Project Manager

Job Description

🌎 Change the world. Get paid for it.

At Acumen, we're on a mission to help the disabled, military veterans, and the elderly live more independent, empowered lives. If you want your work to matter, this is your sign.

💡 About US

Acumen Fiscal Agent began 30 years ago with a bold idea: There had to be a better, simpler, and more personal way to deliver self-directed services to individuals needing home care and their families.

Today, Acumen is proud to be one of the nation’s largest and most trusted providers of fiscal agent services.

We’re not just processing payroll or paperwork, we’re helping people live fuller, more independent lives. Come be part of something meaningful!

💼What is the job?

ROLE AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing software development projects within the healthcare and human services industry. This role requires strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of healthcare software development and implementation.

• Lead and manage software development projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, requirements, and deliverables
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
• Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and QA, to ensure successful project execution
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Prepare and deliver regular project status reports to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in healthcare software development
• Provide leadership and guidance to project team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
• Other duties as assigned
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Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent demands 
• Proven experience as a Project Manager or in a similar role within the healthcare software industry
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Monday.com, Microsoft Project, Jira, Zendesk)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in healthcare software development

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience with agile methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA)

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Excellent communication and relationship skills with all stakeholders, including clients, state entities, and colleagues
• Ability to effectively and respectfully interact with client base that has varying levels of ability, educational backgrounds, authority, and ethnicities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to speak in public, including trainings
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external customers to accomplish a task or reach an understanding diplomatically and respectfully

RESPONSIBILITIES AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Takes personal responsibility for actions. This is demonstrated through owning problems, problem solving and not projecting problems or failures to others or the "system" if not warranted
• Demonstrates excellence in work standards, is tenacious in completing tasks
• Able to effectively problem solve and make decisions. To include resolving crisis situations and developing resolutions between parties
• Works well with other team members and departments
• Demonstrates the ability to interact and cooperate using respectful relations in order to efficiently accomplish mutual goals and assignments
• Requests support from team with ample time to accommodate the support request in order to meet deadlines
• Ensures effectiveness in processes to achieve/seek best practice

EQUIPMENT NORMALLY USED

• Telephone and headset, computer, multiple screens, copier, scanning system, printer, postage machine, calculator, and fax machines
• May use other office equipment as needed

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without accommodation.

• The employee must be able to sit for extended periods of time entering data into multiple systems
• The employee is regularly required to use their fingers, hands, arms, and eyes to input data and fold and/or cut paper
• The employee may be required to answer the phone as well as respond to team members and internal customers
• The employee is required to operate and maintain a variety of office equipment including a computer, copy machines, scanning and reading equipment and a calculator requiring repetitive motion of the fingers, hands, arms, and eyes
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk for an hour or more
• Vision ability is required to do the job, including close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to work under stressful conditions that may require handling multiple work assignments with specific deadlines
• Ground and or Air travel

ACUMEN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Acumen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

Benefits

♥️What's in It for You?

• 16 paid holidays, including your birthday! We believe celebrating you is just as important as the work you do.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program, get extra rewards for referring your friends to work with Acumen!  
• Paid Parental Leave
• Be a part of a mission driven culture where you can make a real impact
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Voluntary benefits, including Pet Insurance

💭What Do You Think? Are You Ready to Make a Difference in Someone’s Life Every Single Day?

Apply today and be part of a team that values compassion, accountability, and purpose. Let’s make self-direction more personal, together.