Project Program Manager

Horizon Behavioral Health (HBH) is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and strategic Project Manager to oversee and coordinate initiatives across our growing behavioral healthcare practice and affiliated real estate investment and development companies. This role is ideal for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment and enjoys managing diverse projects ranging from healthcare operations and compliance initiatives to commercial and residential real estate acquisitions, renovations, facility expansions, and business development efforts.

The Project Manager will work directly with executive leadership to drive projects from conception through completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, resources, and stakeholders remain aligned. This position plays a critical role in supporting organizational growth, operational excellence, and long-term strategic objectives.

ResponsibilitiesStrategic Project Management

• Lead and coordinate multiple concurrent projects across healthcare operations, business development, and real estate entities.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, milestones, and accountability measures to ensure successful execution.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular status updates to executive leadership.
• Identify project risks, barriers, and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies.

Healthcare Operations Support

• Coordinate initiatives related to behavioral health services, provider operations, credentialing, compliance, staffing, technology implementation, and practice growth.
• Assist leadership in developing and improving workflows, policies, and operational processes.
• Support implementation and optimization of systems, reporting processes, and administrative procedures.
• Ensure projects align with regulatory, contractual, and organizational requirements.

Real Estate & Development Projects

• Manage timelines and coordination for property acquisitions, renovations, buildouts, tenant improvements, and facility expansions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between contractors, vendors, architects, engineers, lenders, property managers, and ownership.
• Track project budgets, invoices, contracts, permits, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate due diligence activities for real estate acquisitions and development opportunities.

Process Improvement & Organizational Development

• Analyze workflows and operational challenges to identify efficiency opportunities.
• Develop systems for project tracking, documentation, accountability, and reporting.
• Create and maintain project dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across all business entities.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Facilitate project meetings and maintain clear communication among internal teams, external vendors, investors, and leadership.
• Prepare executive summaries, reports, presentations, and project documentation.
• Ensure alignment among stakeholders while maintaining project momentum and accountability.

QualificationsRequired

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• 3+ years of project management experience in healthcare, real estate, business operations, construction, or related industries.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Project management tools.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience working with healthcare organizations, medical practices, behavioral health agencies, or healthcare compliance requirements.
• Experience managing real estate development, renovation, construction, or property management projects.
• Familiarity with budgeting, vendor management, contract administration, and financial reporting.
• Experience with project management software such as Asana, Monday.com, Trello, ClickUp, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly accountable self-starter who is comfortable shifting between strategic planning and hands-on execution. They possess exceptional follow-through, thrive in a growing organization, and can effectively coordinate complex projects involving multiple stakeholders across both healthcare and real estate operations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health insurance stipend
• PTO and paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible schedule based on project needs

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person