Principal Technical Project/Program Manager - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

19h•$112,700 - $193,200•Remote

About The Position

As a Principal Technical Project/Program Manager within Enterprise Technology Infrastructure Platforms Services (Corp & Employee Experience division), you will support and manage Oracle Cloud HCM AI, Integration and Reporting projects for People Team Technology Delivery. In this role, you will drive delivery planning and execute critical initiatives across cross-functional engineering, product, People Team, and vendor teams. You will oversee end-to-end integration architecture impacts, manage program budgets and resource planning across onshore/offshore teams, and ensure seamless delivery of People Team ecosystems while leveraging enterprise-approved tools to streamline workflows and drive continuous improvement. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in technology delivery
5+ years of experience leading medium-to-large technology programs or portfolios and managing associated project plans, risks, dependencies, and preparing associated presentations for meetings
5+ years of experience leading cross-functional delivery across engineering, product management, People Team, and vendor partners
3+ years of experience managing program budgets and resource planning across onshore/offshore delivery teams

Nice To Haves

PMP or PgMP certification
Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe, Scrum Master)
Oracle Cloud HCM certification or experience with Product or OIC
Experience with enterprise HR reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI, Domo)
Proven solid track record of partner engagement and executive-level communication and presentation skills with HR and People Team leadership

Responsibilities

Support and manage Oracle Cloud HCM AI, Integration and Reporting projects for People Team Delivery, driving delivery plans and executing strategic initiatives
Direct multi-team delivery across integration, reporting, and product management, collaborating cross-functionally across engineering, product, People Team, and vendors
Define work strategies aligned with resources and desired business outcomes, overseeing end-to-end planning, execution, release management, and deployment coordination
Oversee integration architecture impacts (APIs, batch, event-driven) and ensure alignment between system design and reporting outputs
Manage program financials, tracking forecast vs. actuals for multi-million dollar program budgets and driving cost optimization decisions
Lead resource planning across onshore and offshore technology delivery teams
Maintain robust delivery governance frameworks, RAID logs, and risk mitigation strategies to prevent fragmented execution
Partner with People Team and Tech leadership, communicating project status, risks, and trade-offs clearly at an executive level
Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement
Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation