Senior Project Manager - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Minneapolis, MN

8h•Remote

About The Position

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Ancillary Benefit Management (ABM) program is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of current and future ABM solutions. This role is responsible for leading and coordinating complex projects across the ABM portfolio, with a primary focus on operational initiatives and the management of implementation and technical requirements. The Senior Project Manager serves as a key driver of execution, leveraging established project management methodologies to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and with clear visibility into risks, dependencies, and outcomes. This role partners closely with internal business, operations, technical teams, external payer clients, and vendors to support successful implementations and ongoing delivery.

Requirements

PMP certification
4+ years of project management experience using data and insights to inform business decisions
4+ years of experience working with analytics tools, healthcare software platforms, or similar enterprise systems
3+ years of experience supporting payer customers as part of implementation initiatives
3+ years of experience leading healthcare projects involving eligibility, claims, and/or provider data
3+ years of experience managing or coordinating with external vendor partners
3+ years of experience working in a highly matrixed organization with multiple concurrent workstreams
3+ years of experience with new product implementation for emerging technology
3+ years of experience supporting innovation of new product implementation
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SharePoint, Teams, and Smartsheets
Demonstrated solid communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences
Demonstrated excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while meeting delivery commitments
Proven to be comfortable motivating and influencing cross-functional partners without direct authority
Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting evolving products and client needs

Responsibilities

Lead and manage projects across the ABM portfolio using established project management methodologies, including scope definition, risk identification, contract adherence, and facilitation
Serve as the primary point of contact for client facing implementations, ensuring clear communication and coordinated execution
Develop, maintain, and influence strong relationships with key stakeholders, including operations leaders, product and technical directors, business partners, vendors, and payer clients
Prepare and deliver project updates and presentations to clients and all levels of Optum leadership, including progress, risks, mitigation strategies, and expected outcomes
Ensure project documentation is accurate, complete, and maintained throughout the project lifecycle
Identify, track, and escalate risks and issues in a timely manner to appropriate stakeholders
Partner closely with business and technical teams to support payer implementations and operational initiatives
Anticipate payer client needs and proactively develop solutions to address them
Forecast and plan project resource requirements in alignment with delivery timelines
Manage vendor and service provider engagement, including defining scope, deliverables, and performance expectations
Solve complex, ambiguous problems and develop innovative solutions to improve project outcomes and processes