Project Manager - onsite

At Netsmart, our mission is to connect healthcare across communities so care teams can deliver holistic, person-centered care. Working as part of Netsmart's PMO team, you will play a critical role in bringing that mission to life by leading complex, cross-functional initiatives that turn strategy into meaningful outcomes.

You will partner with clients and internal teams to drive alignment, remove barriers, and deliver projects that improve the way care is delivered across behavioral health, post-acute, public sector, and human services. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in dynamic environments, communicates with clarity, and balances structure with adaptability.

Leveraging modern tools, including automation and AI, you will improve efficiency, surface insights, and help teams stay focused on what matters most. Success in this role means delivering projects with consistency and momentum, strengthening client partnerships, and creating measurable impact for the individuals and communities we serve.

If you're passionate about leading through influence, navigating complexity, and making a meaningful difference through technology, we'd love to connect.

This will be working onsite at our corporate office in Overland Park.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee large-scale, complex enterprise projects while championing adoption of AI and automation solutions to transform business operations and achieve strategic objectives
  
  
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with clients and key stakeholders while managing program governance across multiple interconnected projects
  
  
• Direct financial performance of project portfolio by forecasting requirements, analyzing variances, and implementing strategic corrective actions
  
  
• Establish project governance frameworks and risk management strategies for high-visibility initiatives impacting multiple business units
  
  
• Develop and execute comprehensive stakeholder communication plans, including executive reporting and strategic issue resolution
  
  
• Manage complex changes to program scope, schedule, and costs while maintaining alignment with organizational goals
  
  
• Identify and pursue strategic business opportunities by leveraging project outcomes and stakeholder relationships
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
  
  
• At least 5 years project management experience
  
  
• Ability to make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
  
  
• Ability to anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders
  
  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and project management software, with strong analytical and data visualization capabilities
  
  

Preferred

• Project Management Professional certification or similar certification
  
  
• Experience working with automation technologies and AI-enabled business tools, with ability to identify opportunities for process improvement through technology adoption
  
  

Expectations

• Up to 50% travel
  
  
• Position may at times require extended or irregular hours outside of traditional office hours to support clients and projects across multiple time zones and any required travel
  
  

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