M&A Project Manager – Denver, CO or Eden Prairie, MN

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

The M&A Project Manager is responsible for supporting the M&A Legal team in its day-to-day operations.  Primary responsibilities will include project managing, overseeing and coordinating state and federal antitrust and other regulatory reviews of transactions.  Secondary responsibilities will include drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing confidentiality agreements, non-reliance agreements and other ancillary M&A contracts.   This role will have a high level of interaction with the internal M&A team and external M&A counsel and support functions.  The role will also require building and leveraging networks across the organization in connection with M&A transactions and related regulatory reviews to ensure diverse and decentralized teams are coordinated and meet project deadlines.  The M&A Project Manager will be expected to work independently and proactively manage large and complex projects. 

 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S as you take on some tough challenges. A hybrid work model is preferred from Eden Prairie, MN or Denver, CO.  

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Project management of antitrust and other regulatory processes relating to M&A function
• Continuous process improvement of antitrust and other regulatory review management 
• Oversight and management of NDA and other ancillary M&A agreements
• Researching legal issues 

 

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 project management experience working in a dynamic, professional environment
• Experience in managing complex M&A, Antitrust, or Regulatory projects
• Experience managing projects of large scope
• Experience managing multiple complex projects at the same time
• Expertise in project management methodologies, best practices and tools
• Proficient in computer software such as Microsoft Excel, PPT and Visio
• Solid project management skills, including the ability to manage large and complex projects independently
• Proven communication skills for high-level interaction with internal M&A teams, external counsel, and support functions
• Proven ability to build and leverage networks across the enterprise to coordinate diverse and decentralized teams
• Proven ability to adapt to changing circumstances and new information during the M&A process
• Proven ability to facilitate meetings with all levels of project teams and stakeholders

         

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification
• Experience with project management tools (i.e. Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, or related)

 

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

 

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. 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.