Sr Technical Project Manager - Remote

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist teams with various project management tasks related to complex EIS transformation initiatives
• Prepare agendas, schedule meetings, create project plans, track financials (actuals versus budgets), monitor and update project tasks and risks as assigned
• Report on project health for each assigned project
• Escalate risks and blocking issues to program manager, project team and sponsors
• Manage medium to large size projects independently
• Work with resources with diverse roles and personalities across multiple business units, countries, and cultures
• Manage complex, cross functional projects as assigned
• Assist in identifying appropriate resources needed for a project and develop schedule to ensure timely completion of project
• Identify critical capabilities, project resources, budgets and critical path issues and reports to project sponsors/project team
• Ensure project activities and timelines as well as budgets are met
• Leverage technical expertise for system / technology / validation, testing and implementation planning
• Liaise with project sponsors

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of Project Management experience, managing technology and process implementations
• 5+ years of experience in Information Security and IT basic concepts
• 5+ years of Project Management methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification
• Scrum Master or other agile certification
• Aha and/or Rally working knowledge
• Proven ability to interact with peers and senior management
• Proven ability to prioritize, demonstrate initiative, and work independently
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proven ability to build and cultivate relationships
• Proven exceptional presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven superb time management with the ability to balance multiple priorities and timelines
• Proven exceptional facilitation skills
• Proven self-motivated and ability to make progress and meet deliverables despite obstacles
• Proven inherent sense of accountability and timeliness in meeting commitments and deliverables
• Proven exceptional focus and attention to detail Identification and removal of impediments to prevent distraction and keep projects on target

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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

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.

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.

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