Technical Project Manager - Remote
About The Position
As a Technical Project Manager within Optum Technology, you will lead medium to large IT projects with budgets up to $1 million, managing the project lifecycle from initial planning through implementation and operational readiness. You will collaborate with business, technology, and vendor partners to define scope, establish schedules, manage resources and budgets, and mitigate delivery risks. The role supports technology infrastructure and healthcare solution delivery, with project outcomes aligned to business strategy and stakeholder expectations. The position is remote from anywhere in the U.S. However, hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area must work in the office at least four days per week. Remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. The role includes mentoring associate-level Project Managers and promoting consistent project management practices. Compensation ranges from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of progressive IT project management experience leading technology implementations or process improvement initiatives.
- At least 2 years of project management experience in healthcare technology or a related healthcare environment.
- At least 2 years of leadership experience managing cross-functional project teams and stakeholder relationships.
- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues, dependencies, and cross-functional deliverables.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Healthcare IT applications, IT infrastructure, cloud/platform infrastructure, network and telecommunications, cybersecurity, or Identity & Access Management (IAM).
- Experience with Service Management, Operational Readiness, vendor or third-party implementations, or business process improvement.
- Experience managing project financials, vendor relationships, contracts, and technology implementations.
Responsibilities
- Lead medium to large IT projects across the full project lifecycle using established project management methodologies, governance processes, and tools.
- Develop, maintain, and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, risk logs, dependency maps, and deliverables.
- Gather requirements with business and technology stakeholders and translate business objectives into actionable project plans.
- Oversee capital and operating budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, and financial performance reporting.
- Evaluate technical and business solutions and support vendor selection, contract alignment, and third-party technology implementations.
- Facilitate cross-functional working sessions, stakeholder reviews, risk assessment meetings, and status reporting.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and proactively address project risks, issues, and delivery blockers.
- Support operational readiness, quality assurance, business process improvement, and transition of delivered solutions to operational support teams.
- Mentor associate-level Project Managers and champion project management standards and best practices.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Development opportunities for other roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
