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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

Sr. Project Manager drive the work associated with the assigned project area.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide project management vision and oversight for an assigned project area
• Hold vendors and State resources accountable on delivery commitments
• Oversees and maintains the cross-vendor and State activities related to testing
• Recommends strategies for optimizing or enhancing business operations related to the assigned project area
• Provide weekly status reports to the Executive Project Manager which includes any issues or risks that have been identified related to the assigned project area
• Works with Project Manager & Project Scheduler to monitor project timelines
• Initiates remediation reminders and follows-up if timeline slips
• Documents and distributes meeting minutes according to an established timeframe (i.e., within 2 business days)

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience as large system PM with technical background
• 5 years Medicaid experience
• 3 years of large systems implementation experience
• Solid technical experience in mainframe and cloud platforms
• Technical expertise in the design, development, coding, testing, and debugging of software
• Proven excellent written and oral communication skills, and organizational and coordination skills
• Proven ability to work both independently and with a team including multiple vendors
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed by the client.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years with testing management experience
• 5 years with implementation planning experience
• 5 years with training management experience
• 3 years Third-Party Liability experience
• 3 years of Claims Processing

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.