Technical Project Manager - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Boston, MA

2d•$72,800 - $130,000•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 Tech Project Manager leads complex technology and data initiatives that support strategic business objectives across Optum Insight's Life Sciences & Data organization. This role connects business stakeholders and technical teams, helping ensure initiatives are well planned, governed, delivered, and transitioned into production in alignment with organizational priorities. The position supports projects involving clinical data, real-world data, analytics, new data assets, data onboarding, integrations, and technology implementations. The Tech Project Manager works across Product, Engineering, Data Science, Architecture, Compliance, Privacy, Legal, Data Governance, and Operations to translate business needs into executable plans and drive delivery from initiation through implementation. 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

3+ years of project management or related experience supporting technology, data, analytics, engineering, or transformation initiatives
Experience working with technology, engineering, analytics, or data-focused teams
Experience gathering, documenting, and managing business or functional requirements
Experience managing project plans, timelines, risks, issues, dependencies, and status reporting
Experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders and driving alignment across teams
Experience communicating project updates, risks, recommendations, and decisions to senior leaders and stakeholders
Technical fluency and understanding of solution development and implementation lifecycles
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Visio (or process/data flow mapping tools), and Microsoft PowerPoint
Ability to travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting data onboarding, data integration, data governance, or related data initiatives
Experience working with clinical data, real-world data, healthcare data, financial data, or enterprise data warehouse environments
Experience supporting life sciences, provider, healthcare technology, or related industries
Experience partnering with business analysts, data teams, engineering teams, or technical stakeholders to define requirements and support project delivery
Experience using Smartsheet
Experience creating executive-level presentations and communications
Experience using Microsoft Copilot or other approved AI productivity tools to improve planning, communication, documentation, or decision support
Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, hybrid, or other project delivery approaches

Responsibilities

Lead complex technology, data, analytics, and transformation initiatives from planning through implementation and production deployment
Partner with business and technical stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, requirements, timelines, deliverables, and success measures
Facilitate requirements-gathering activities and maintain clear documentation of business and functional requirements
Develop and manage project plans, milestones, schedules, dependencies, implementation activities, and cross-functional deliverables
Coordinate work across Product, Engineering, Data Science, Architecture, Compliance, Privacy, Legal, Data Governance, and Operations
Establish project governance and provide visibility into project health, risks, issues, dependencies, decisions, and mitigation plans
Drive implementation and operational readiness, including deployment planning and transition to production support processes
Prepare and deliver project updates for senior leaders, clearly communicating status, risks, recommendations, and decisions needed
Support the delivery of new data assets, analytics capabilities, integrations, platform enhancements, and process improvements
Promote accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement in project execution and delivery practices
Help maintain alignment among business priorities, technical execution, and operational outcomes