Director, Project Management – 2253510

Requisition Number: 2253510
Job Category: Project/Program Management
Primary Location: Eden Prairie, MN, US
(Remote considered)

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Director-Project Management – 2253510

EMPLOYER: Optum Services, Inc.
 
JOB TITLE: Director-Project Management

LOCATION: 11000 Optum Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55344

DUTIES: Provide leadership, vision, and guidance for overall Operations Management of various product and engagement teams; Collaborate with Product and Leadership teams to define and implement Measurable Business Objectives, Objective and Key Results, and Key Performance Indicators for the business segment; Define processes, structure, and standard operating guidelines for various projects and implementations to ensure high quality delivery for customers; Conduct weekly status reviews and provide guidance on mitigating risks and issues that impact scope, time, and cost of delivery; Serve as day to-day contact for leadership guidance on business operation issues including hiring, immigration, vendor management, and contracting services; Lead information gathering and conduct appropriate analyses; Collaborate with finance, product, and project teams to define and track annual forecasts and budgets; Track overall SGS labor and non-labor budget, resource allocation, time tracking and roaster management; Release and modify management process definition, deployment scheduling, and monitoring for multiple customers; Serve as liaison for executive leadership teams and product implementation on resolution of unexpected, unplanned issues that affect customer delivery and commitment; and Serve as manager to cross functional teams comprising of managerial, senior manager and director level staff across multiple levels. Position requires domestic and international travel. Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the U.S. Position requires domestic and international travel.

REQUIREMENTS: Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Statistics, Business Management, or related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or in a Project Management related occupation. Position requires 4 years of experience in the following: 
• Project Management. 
• Program Management. 
• AWS or Azure. 
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). 
• Agile, Scrum and Waterfall. 
• Java and Python. 
• Change Management. 
• Data Management and Reporting. 
• Budget and Cost management. 
• Vendor Management. 
• CRM.

Or 

Employer will accept 6 years of work experience in a Project Management-related occupation. Position requires 6 years of experience in the following: 
• Project Management. 
• Program Management. 
• AWS or Azure. 
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). 
• Agile, Scrum and Waterfall. 
• Java and Python. 
• Change Management. 
• Data Management and Reporting. 
• Budget and Cost management. 
• Vendor Management. 
• CRM.

RATE OF PAY:  $ 180,657.00 – $192,870 /year

Please apply via careers.uhg.com and search for job #2253510

Careers with Optum. Here’s the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world’s large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life’s best work.(sm)

UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.

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.

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2253510

Business Segment Optum

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Director

Travel Yes, 25 % of the Time

Country: US

Overtime Status Exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position Yes

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