CPS Solutions
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. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), is a leading information, technology-enabled health services, and software business dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone. We work with governments, employers, partners, and providers to care for over 146 million people and share a vision of a value-based system of care that provides compassionate and equitable care. With more than 190,000 people worldwide, Optum delivers intelligent, integrated solutions that help to modernize the health system and improve overall population health.
At OptumInsight (OI), we champion continuous innovation to provide software, network, and data analytics, technology-enabled services, advisory, and revenue cycle management offerings to help make health care work better for everyone.
UnitedHealthcare offers a full range of health benefits, enabling affordable coverage, simplifying the health care experience and delivering access to high quality care. Our mission calls us, our values guide us, and our diverse culture connects us as we seek to improve care for the consumers we are privileged to serve and their communities.
The Sr Project Manager plays a pivotal role in facilitating and supporting the implementation of assigned capability transformation projects. This individual collaborates closely with IT Capability Leaders, IT Account Leaders, IT teams, and external vendors to deliver solutions that align with organizational priorities. Key responsibilities include reporting deviations in project progress and timelines to stakeholders across business and technology domains, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, and maintaining up-to-date execution statuses in standard work tracking tools such as ServiceNow. The Sr Project Manager ensures that project teams are aligned with business priorities, prepares inputs for resource allocation reviews, and leads routine project meetings, reviews, and ad hoc sessions as needed. Additionally, the role involves coordinating dependencies between projects and teams, tracking workstreams and information flow, and leveraging a deep understanding of workflows and technology department processes to support successful project execution. This position demands strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills to drive measurable outcomes and continuous improvement in a dynamic healthcare setting.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges with occasional travel as needed up to 10%.
Primary Responsibilities:
Facilitate and support implementing clinical and business applications in health care setting
Work closely with IT Capability Leaders, IT Account Leaders, IT teams, and vendors in to implement solutions
Report deviations on project progress and timeline to stakeholders (business, technology, and others)
Identify and mitigate risks to project progress
Keep project execution statuses up-to-date in standard work tracking tools (e.g. SNOW) and processes, including everything from information about timelines to milestones of specifically defined deliverable
Ensure the teams allocated to each project understand the business’s priorities and are aligned to them
Prepare inputs for review of planned vs actual resource allocation per project
Facilitate routine project meetings, project reviews, and ad hoc meetings as necessary
Identify dependencies between projects that might affect the delivery date, and coordinate dependencies between teams
Track project workstreams and the flow of information
Understand the workflows and technology department processes to support project execution
Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks
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:
5+ years of PM experience (IT)
2+ years of project management experience in healthcare setting
Preferred Qualifications:
PMP certification
2+ years of experience managing technical projects in a healthcare setting (i.e.: Clinical applications, Non-Clinical applications, Infrastructure)
Hands on experience with ServiceNow
Solid communication skills across multiple mediums
AI first mindset
*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 $89,900 to $160,600 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.
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