Project Manager - Public Sector

At Netsmart, improving care delivery isn't just our aspiration, it's our passion!

For more than 50 years, we've been a healthcare software company developing technology and providing services in the behavioral health, human services, and post-acute markets. We collaborate with organizations and partner with our clients across the care spectrum to anticipate challenges, identify obstacles and recognize new opportunities as healthcare evolves. We continuously strive to advance our Netsmart technologies and offerings beyond the EHR by embracing new technology trends that empower healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care.

Project Manager

Netsmart is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead large, complex public sector initiatives with precision, foresight, and a focus on innovation. This role demands a strategic thinker and proactive leader to manage cross-functional teams, drive project lifecycles from planning through stakeholder acceptance, and ensure timely, budget-aligned delivery. The ideal candidate brings proven expertise in navigating complexity, applying project governance, and leveraging digital automation and AI to enhance operational efficiency. With a strong foundation in project management and change leadership, this individual will ensure alignment with organizational goals while fostering collaboration across departments. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape outcomes and elevate Netsmart's project delivery model across the public sector landscape.

In this position, you will support the public sectorby helping communities with a versatile platform. Netsmart offers an easy-to-use, high-tech solution for services like behavioral health, addiction treatment, social services, and more. With our experience working with cities, states, and counties, you'll be part of a team that brings innovative solutions to the industry.

Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive project schedules, manage progress, and implement proactive risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery
• Serve as primary project lead, coordinating communication and governance from planning through completion and stakeholder acceptance
• Direct cross-functional teams and manage resource allocation to meet project timelines and budget requirements
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams on methodology and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Establish and maintain project controls, documentation, and reporting mechanisms to track performance and support decision-making
• Integrate and champion digital automation tools and AI solutions to enhance operational efficiency and team productivity
• Foster collaboration across departments while coordinating project activities, information flow, and resource utilization

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to work onsite in our Overland Park, KS Office
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
• At least 3 years project management experience
• PMP certification
• Demonstrate mastery of project management principles; adapt practices to meet rapidly changing business climates and needs
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and project management software, with strong analytical and data visualization capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience facilitating change management and process improvement initiatives

Preferred

• Experience working with automation technologies and AI-enabled business tools, with the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement through technology adoption

Expectations

• Up to 30% 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

Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment decisions at Netsmart, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion and transfer, are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education and experience. Netsmart does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Netsmart desires to provide a healthy and safe workplace and, as a government contractor, Netsmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal law. Pursuant to Netsmart policy, all post-offer candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, including a drug screen, which is provided at Netsmart's sole expense. In the event a candidate tests positive for a controlled substance, Netsmart will rescind the offer of employment unless the individual can provide proof of valid prescription to Netsmart's third party screening provider.

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