Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life's best work.(sm)

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead or contribute to the development of program or project scope statements, in consultation with applicable stakeholders (e.g. program/project charter, Statement of Work, Business Vision Document)
• Identify project duration, effort, sequence and dependencies of tasks required to meet applicable project objectives
• Drive/participate in the capital request process, as appropriate (e.g. presentations, cost-benefit analysis, business case)
• Monitor and document project milestones and outcomes throughout the project lifecycle to ensure adherence to established quality standards
• Develop, communicate and implement program and project risk, issue management plans and strategies
• May lead functional or segment teams or projects and serve as a leader/ mentor by reviewing work performed by others and provide recommendation for improvement.
• Raise awareness of any misalignment or misunderstanding of project scope and objectives with applicable stakeholders
• Monitor scope requirements and identify scope-related gaps and issues
• Define project dependencies/linkages (e.g., hardware, software, licensing, budgets, timelines, regulatory due dates, cross-project dependencies, implementation timelines)
• Establish/implement/comply with change management processes to drive effective project execution, escalating when appropriate to manage gaps and issues
  

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:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of direct or indirect project management experience driving work to achieve business goals/objectives
• 2+ years of experience managing project using agile methodology
• Experience leading and/or coaching a cross functional team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Application Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification
• Experience with system/platform migrations, new business integration, and working with technology teams
• Smartsheet experience
• Agile experience
• Mature emotional intelligence and servant leadership methodologies
• Proven organization skills with ability to work in ambiguous circumstances
• Solid writing, presentation and speaking skills, with demonstrated experience leading project-focused meetings
• Ability to influence with and without direct management/authority
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely to leadership demonstrate

Travel Requirement: Less than 25% domestically

Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.

Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, or New York City Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $97,300 to $176,900. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada/New York City residents is $97,300 to $176,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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