Senior Project Manager II, Business Capability and Solutions Delivery Team - Remote

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You're empowered to do your best by supporting the Business Capability & Solutions Delivery Team. The Senior Project Manager II provides explanations and interpretations within area of expertise. Candidate’s work is self-directed and not prescribed, focused on less structured, more complex issues. Other responsibilities include reviewing the work of others, and developing innovative approaches to problems. Within the PMO, the candidate is sought out as expert, serves as a leader/mentor and is advanced in the following aspects of project management.

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Support business owners with consultative and proactive support throughout ideation, identification, execution by using project management and business consulting sills
• Drive and own the development of program/project scope statements (e.g., program/project charter, Statement of - Work, Business Vision Document), Project/Program Plans, Communication Plans and Status/Issue Reporting
• Lead the gathering of input on project/program schedule, budget, scope, benefit and quality. Identify cross organizational impacts and determine appropriate communication
• Leverage resources to ensure completion of project/program work on time and on budget
• Drive development of project budgets/forecasts, ensure capture of project economics (e.g., cost/benefit analysis, capital planning, staffing impact analysis/assessment) applicable stakeholders approvals.
• Proactively identify and address issues, challenges and problems that arise during course of project/program
• Ensure identification, establishment and application of quality objectives, criteria and standards using appropriate quality management methods in coordination with stakeholders. (e.g., key performance indicators, scope definition)
• Drive project/program success through implementation of best in class change management practices in coordination with applicable stakeholders and partners
• Model skill and knowledge enhancement through new experiences, education and work assignments. Demonstrate experience appropriate mastery of skills and behaviors and seek feedback for improvement and focus
• Support team leaders in the management of talent and assist in building, maintaining and strengthening teams to achieve high performance
  
  

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 experience in Project, Product and/or Operational positions
• Experience in a cross matrixed enterprise environment
• Experience with Regulatory mandates and structured PMO process for supporting mandates across UHC and ORx firewalls
• Familiarity with Smartsheet, SharePoint, and core project deliverables (Project plan, IRAD, Etc)
• Proven executive communication and presentation skills with ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely
• Proven excellent time management, organizational, prioritization skills to balance multiple priorities
• Proven excellent facilitation and relationship building skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Business strategy experience, ideation and execution in a matrixed organization
• Healthcare/care services experience
• Familiarity with Optum’s products & services
• 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 $110,200 to $188,800 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.