Senior Project Manager

UnitedHealth Group-posted 7 months ago
$89,800 - $176,700/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Remote • Walnut Creek, CA
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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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As a Senior 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 work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

  • Lead or help develop program or project scope statements, in consultation with applicable stakeholders.
  • Identify project duration, effort, sequence and dependencies of tasks required to meet applicable project objectives.
  • Work with resource managers to drive the identification of the skills, duration and effort required for successful project execution.
  • Develop/contribute to project budgets: collect, analyze and maintain financial forecast information.
  • Establish/apply quality objectives, criteria, standards and levels using appropriate quality management methods.
  • Drive execution and accountability of team members in order to achieve program or project milestones performance objectives and goals.
  • Develop, communicate and implement program/project risk/issue management plans and strategies.
  • Consult with stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of program/project scope and objectives.
  • Raise awareness of any misalignment or misunderstanding of project scope and objectives with applicable stakeholders.
  • Responsible/accountable for end-to-end execution of assigned projects.
  • Monitor, track, document, and report implementation status and performance.
  • Assist in the transition of the client from project implementation to support/sustainment.
  • Lead and conduct required business stakeholder discussions and meetings.
  • Prepare for and conduct client presentations, kick off meetings, status updates, client acceptance meetings, etc.
  • Work closely with internal and Client Leadership to identify and resolve all issues that could impact project scope and/or timeframes.
  • Communicate effectively and gain client trust by facilitating discussions, working collaboratively, setting expectations, acting responsively, and completing deliverables.
  • 5+ years of project management administration and project management experience in Healthcare industry.
  • 2+ years of experience in change management.
  • Agile project management experience.
  • Experience managing through influence.
  • Experience handling crucial conversations and conflicts in a public setting.
  • Experience supporting a highly matrix organization.
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, TEAMs and Point.
  • Required work hours are Pacific Time zone.
  • PMP Certification or equivalent.
  • Prosci change management certification or equivalent.
  • 4+ years Healthcare operations experience.
  • Lean/process improvement implementation experience in healthcare operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely and to facilitate meetings.
  • Demonstrated time management, organizational, and prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage work with limited direction.
  • Demonstrated superb group facilitation skills, with ability to handle emotions, conflicts and 'crucial conversations' in a public setting.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Incentive and recognition programs.
  • Equity stock purchase.
  • 401k contribution.
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