Technical Project Manager - Remote
About The Position
Optum Insight is seeking a Technical Project Manager within Optum Technology to lead medium to large IT projects with budgets up to $1 million. The role manages the project lifecycle from initial planning through implementation and operational readiness, coordinating with business, technology, and vendor partners to define scope, develop schedules, manage resources and budgets, and mitigate delivery risks. The position advances technology infrastructure and healthcare solution delivery, with project outcomes aligned to business strategy and stakeholder expectations. The role is remote within the United States. Employees hired in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area must work in the office at least four days per week. Remote employees must comply with UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. The salary range is $72,800–$130,000 annually based on full-time employment. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning 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.
- Work with business and technology stakeholders to gather requirements and translate objectives into actionable project plans.
- Oversee project financials, including 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 customer and 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 promote consistent project management standards and best practices.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401(k) contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
