Senior Project Manager I - Remote

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together

On the one hand, no industry is moving faster than health care. On the other, no organization is better positioned to lead health care forward than Optum and UnitedHealth Group. That's what makes this opportunity so applause worthy. We have hundreds of business verticals across our matrixed organizations that bring thousands of new ideas, services and products to the marketplace every year. Our goal is simple. Use data and technology to help drive change and make the health care system work better for everyone. When you join us as a Project Manager, you'll be engaged in a complex business model that is highly adaptable to building solutions that meet their customer needs in a competitive and effective way.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead or contribute to the development of program or project scope statements, in consultation with applicable stakeholders managing delivery health and holistic updates including critical path (e.g., program / project charter, business vision document, project requirements, etc.)
• Ensure alignment of project scope and objectives with the regulatory requirements
• Ensure that all impacted areas are identified, and that appropriate resources are engaged to participate in the entire implementation process
• Ensure that project scope, requirements and approvals comply with current governance guidelines and methodology (e.g. RSA, Waterfall, Agile, etc.)
• Obtain agreement on project scope from applicable stakeholders, and ensures that proper approval is obtained for all required artifacts
• Ensure that all project deliverables and success criteria are identified
• Identify project duration, funding, effort, sequence, and dependencies of tasks required to meet applicable project objectives
• Ensure that resources are acquired to meet project requirements, escalating for assistance where gaps/ risks exist
• Manages project schedule, budget, scope, quality, communications, and relationships
• Holistic project management both technically and can operationalize to meet the changing needs of the business and product teams
• Partner with applicable stakeholders to identify the operational impact of changes within defined solutions (Change Management)
• Build internal networks and consensus to shape decisions, maintaining positive, constructive working relationships with leaders as well as internal customers
• Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of project scope, definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, facilitation and other areas of expertise based on establish project management techniques
• Ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and in scope
• Naturally leans into digital efficiencies and can articulate the value to the customer

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of project management experience within technology initiatives
• 3+ years of experience with Agile processes
• 3+ years of experience in healthcare operations within payment integrity, claim, clinical and/or provider operations
• Experience in creating and delivering executive level data and presentations
• Solid proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Proven expertise using data and information to make business decisions
• Proven to have worked or are currently working as a contractor placed at UHG or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates
• Proven comfort facilitating presentations to large groups and remote audiences
• Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely to leadership
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and prioritize / balance multiple priorities and projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.