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.

No industry is moving faster than health care. And no organization is better positioned to lead health care forward than Optum Rx. We’re looking for smart, enthusiastic and creative leaders, driven by a common company goal: to help people live healthier lives and to make the health system work better for everyone.

Putting the consumer at the center of everything we do is critical to our success and executing flawlessly is expected from our members and our clients. We are seeking a Sr. Project Manager as part of the Optum Rx Prior Authorization Communication Operation team. This position has responsibility for the planning, managing, and executing of projects associated with Optum Rx Prior Authorization decision communication to ensure flawless content, delivery, and successful results.

The ideal candidate must have demonstrated the ability to execute against multiple projects and excel in a fast paced, results oriented work environment. Additionally, you must be highly motived, roll up your sleeves, and collaborative partner with a passion towards producing excellence for each project.

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

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Oversee Prior Authorization Digital projects from start to finish, managing timelines and making sure that all aspects of the project are delivered on strategy, on time, and on budget
• Coordinate & create new digital strategy efforts with partners from across the business to achieve the goal and report out on changes & timelines
• Coordinate and validate client/branding/URL preferences with clean documentation
• Manage suite of digital communications/creative/content & digital experience/process
• Manage production workbook set up, create/update/maintain look-up tables, criteria documentation across all PA suite of messages
• Create clear, concise, and specific communication presentations to review with teams
• Develop detailed communications plans to ensure alignment across teams
• Create/maintain inclusion/exclusion lists for PA digital communication
• Build tools and resources to support the enterprise Paperless initiatives & mandates
• Partner with internal cross functional teams to foster highly engaged and collaborative partnerships to achieve optimal performance and successful outcomes
• Work closely with business unit partners to understand program goals and objectives to develop strategic and suitable project plans to achieve successful implementation and optimal results
• Manage competing priorities and timelines across the cross functional project team
• Use multiple platforms for organizing, track and manage projects. Create, manage, and communicate project timelines leveraging Workfront (PM Software tool)
• Schedule and facilitate project status and kickoff meetings
• Lead weekly project status meetings on progress and potential risks
• Maintain detailed project plan status and associated project plan reporting metrics
• Lead and embrace continuous improvement methodologies and drive detailed solutions to completion with minimal oversight

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: 

• 4 years project management experience 
• 2 years digital strategy experience with production workbook and campaign builds 
• Experience with the full suite of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint 
• Proven solid collaboration and relationship-building skills across a wide range of groups and functions
• Demonstrates strategic thinking by using appropriate information to diagnose problems, identify root causes, and collaborate with impacted groups to drive decisions and quality results
• Demonstrated ability to clarify, manage and prioritize several deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to effectively shift back and forth from a variety of projects and priorities 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare experience
• PBM experience
• Workfront experience 
• Fast Paced work environment 

*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 $88,000 to $173,200 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.