Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UnitedHealth Group is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology, connecting people with care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources. The Project Manager will support the Business Capabilities and Solution Delivery team by leading project planning, budgeting, scheduling, quality management, issue resolution, stakeholder communication, and change management for projects and programs.
Responsibilities
- Contribute and lead 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
- Coordinate and provide input on project/program schedule, budget, scope, benefit and qualit
- Complete and coordinate assigned project/program work on time and on budget with assigned resources
- Develop/contribute to project budgets/forecasts, drive capture of project economics (e.g., cost/benefit analysis, capital planning, staffing impact analysis/assessment) and assist in obtaining approvals from applicable stakeholders
- Actively address issues, challenges and problems that arise during course of project/program
- Ensure application of quality objectives, criteria and standards using appropriate quality management methods in coordination with stakeholders. (e.g., key performance indicators, scope definition)
- Lead and support project/program success through implementation of best in class change management practices in consultation with applicable stakeholders and partners
- Continually enhance skills and knowledge through new experiences, education and work assignments. Demonstrate experience appropriate mastery of skills and behaviors and seek feedback for improvement and focus
- Ensure development of relationships within team members and ensure effective communication in all applicable mediums
Skills
- * High School Diploma
- * 3+ years project management experience or similar experience
- * Solid communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely
- * Excellent time management, organizational, prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple priorities
- * Ability to gain acceptance for ideas, plans, actions and then implement across organizational boundaries
- * Anticipates customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them
- * Excellent facilitation and relationship building skills
- * Experience in a cross matrixed enterprise environment
- * Familiarity with Optum and Optum's products & services
- * Healthcare experience
- * Experience with SmartSheet
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
- Flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S.
- Career development opportunities
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