Senior Technical Project Manager
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. We’re seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager (GL28) to lead high‑priority security and technology initiatives within the Enterprise Security & Resilience Office (ESRO). This role sits in the ESRO PMO and is focused on driving execution, delivery discipline, and cross‑team coordination across complex, fast‑moving work. This is a hands‑on delivery leadership role. You’ll manage complex technical initiatives end‑to‑end, partner closely with security and technology leaders, and ensure work moves from plan to execution to results—without losing momentum or clarity. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 6+ years of experience managing technical projects in large, complex organizations
- 6+ years of experience with leading cross‑functional initiatives spanning multiple teams
- 3+ years of experience with security, infrastructure, cloud, or technology modernization efforts
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Smart sheets
- Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, competing priorities, and tight timelines
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with a focus on outcomes and follow‑through
- Comfortable partnering with senior technical leaders and escalating when needed
Responsibilities
- Lead complex technical projects from intake through execution and closeout
- Own integrated plans, milestones, dependencies, and delivery commitments
- Proactively identify risks, issues, bottlenecks and drive resolution
- Apply PMO standards consistently, including charters, schedules, RAID logs, and communications plans
- Run effective operating rhythms, working sessions, and delivery reviews
- Maintain transparency on status, risks, and tradeoffs—no surprises
- Partner with security, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to align on scope, timelines, and delivery expectations
- Translate technical details into clear, concise updates for leaders and stakeholders
- Support decision‑making by framing options, impacts, and delivery implications
- Ensure projects are delivered predictably, with clear outcomes and measurable progress
- Help reinforce disciplined execution, role clarity, and accountability across teams
- Contribute to continuous improvement of PMO practices and delivery maturity
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
