Job Description

UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

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 are bringing 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 build solutions that meet their customer needs in a competitive and effective way.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

* Lead or help develop program or project scope statements, in consultation with applicable stakeholders (e.g. program / project charter, Statement of Work, Business Vision Document)
* Work with resource managers to drive the identification of the skills, duration and effort required for successful project execution
* Collect, analyze and maintain financial forecast information (e.g. labor, hardware, software), using input from applicable sources
* Establish / apply quality objectives, criteria, standards, and levels using appropriate quality management methods, with stakeholder input (e.g. key performance indicators, scope definition)
* Define and drive project plan including major deliverables, milestones, critical dependencies
* Develop, communicate, and implement program / project risk / issue management plans and strategies (e.g. mitigation, avoidance, transfer, acceptance)
* Develop, document, and implement project communication plans
* Coaches, provides feedback, and guides others, acts as a resource for others with less experience

This role will challenge your ability to work on complex projects where deadlines and scope shift frequently. You'll need flexibility, agility, and the ability to adapt to change while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders in a highly cross-matrixed environment.

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 experience working in a complex matrixed work environment with competing priorities
* 3+ years of project management experience using data and information to make business decisions
* 3+ years of operational experience (Examples: Claims processing, medical management, call center, and/or provider network operations)
* 3+ years of business process improvement experience
* If you need to enter a work site for any reason, you will be required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener. When in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are required to wear a mask in common areas. In addition, employees must comply with any state and local masking orders

Preferred Qualifications:

* 3+ years Business operations strategy definition and execution in a matrixed organization
* Familiarity with Optum and Optum's products & services
* Ability to identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems
* Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
* Healthcare experience
* Strong executive communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely
* Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple priorities
* Ability to gain acceptance for ideas, plans, actions and then implement across organizational boundaries
* Works with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks

Optum is a diversified health services and innovation company where data, technology, people and action combine to make great things happen every day. Join us. Learn more about how you can start doing your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $79,700 to $142,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

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.

Job Keywords: Project Management, Matrix Environment, Lead, PMP, Certification, Project Scope, Project Methodology, Six Sigma, Business Operations, Telecommute, Telecommuting, Telecommuter, Remote, Work from Home, Minnetonka, MN, Minnesota