Quality Project Manager - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

11h•Remote

About The Position

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. Position in this function is responsible for managing, implementing, and executing on key projects throughout Quality. The position provides support through representation of senior leadership interests in both internal and external initiatives, and in some cases is an active team member on Quality strategy initiatives. The Project Manager provides business support, manages quality improvement and implementation projects, facilitates meetings and manages documents and workflows. The Project Manager will identify project planning and prioritization, documentation of project timelines/accountability by working with cross-functional teams and leadership, staff and/or stakeholders to achieve stated project goals and deliverable. Accountable for supervising assigned projects and operational collaboration during implementation of new processes. Coordinates with project managers, program managers, business analysts, training teams, and other stakeholders to ensure all goals and objectives are met. 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

PMP Certification, Lean, Six Sigma or other certification in project management
3+ years of experience with project management or process improvement initiatives
3+ years associated business experience with health care industry
SmartSheet experience
Experience maintaining motivation to accomplish goals under stringent timelines
Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to successfully conceptualize an initiative, develop a plan and execute the plan through implementation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Medical/clinic background
HEDIS/ Star experience
Working knowledge of Share Point
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Responsibilities

Manages and completes moderately complex projects, business analysis and quality improvement tasks across various functional areas that support Quality initiatives
Manages projects through all phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitor & control, and close
Identify project duration, effort, sequence, and dependencies of tasks required to meet applicable project objectives
Develops and maintains detailed project plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Ensures that project schedules include all tasks and activities necessary to achieve project objectives and that all project deliverables are identified and on track throughout the project lifecycle and take appropriate action when needed
Leverage change management processes to drive effective project execution
Develop, document, and implement project communication plans (e.g., stakeholder communications) throughout the project lifecycle
Ensure that all project deliverables are in compliance with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., data security, federal/state regulatory requirements)
Ensure seamless transition from project implementation to the business
Tracks and reports on initiative and project status to colleagues and senior management
Organizes and facilitates strategic business meetings with business units, project teams, and appropriate leadership
Ensure that new/revised business processes/procedures are documented/updated/approved, as needed (e.g., process flows, SOPs, workflows)
Prepares review documentation including Microsoft Visio process maps and PowerPoint presentations
Performs all other related duties as assigned