Senior Project Manager – Hybrid in San Antonio, TX

Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the coordination and completion of projects across various functional areas. Provides subject matter expertise in areas including project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, facilitation, and other areas of expertise based on established project management techniques. Requires partnering with other leaders in a high energy, fast-paced, and dynamic matrix organization across multiple geographies in order to have continuous consistency, alignment and visibility into progress, status, challenges and risks. Required to oversee multiple projects and initiatives that rollup into our business objectives, roadmap and vision. Must have data analysis skills to support decision making processes, and the ability to execute flawlessly and assess program/project progress to report on overall project updates to stakeholders and senior management. Ensures projects are completed within defined timelines and scope. 

*This is a Hybrid position and you will be required to work onsite 3 days a week at: 19500 IH 10 W Stop 2-4090 in San Antonio, TX

Primary Responsibilities:

• Effectively and efficiently own the successful delivery of all assigned projects including managing all cross-function work stream owners. Function as the project General Manager
• Lead or help develop program or project scope in consultation with applicable stakeholders (e.g. program/project plan of deliverables, timelines, business vision document, etc.)
• Work with resource managers to identify team roles and skill sets required, duration and effort required for successful project execution
• Create and manage project plan. Mange risks and mitigations and replan as events warrant
• Direct the team and resolve conflicts: Direct team to complete projects on time, within budgetary guidelines. Escalate issues appropriately
• Develop, communicate and implement program /project risk/ issue management plans and strategies to project team members and management
• Responsible for overall quality review of project, ongoing review of cross-functional team resource work/outcomes and final documentation of team/project procedures
• Develop innovative approaches
• Consistently utilize standard project management tools
• Sought out as an expert, leader, mentor
• Other duties as assigned by management

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:

• 3+ years of experience in leading strategic project and/or program implementations
• Experience managing multi projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Proven ability to work independently in driving project/program implementation from initiation to completion
• Proven ability to facilitate meetings with all levels of stakeholders and management.
• Proven excellent presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Demonstrate the ability to quickly/positively change project priorities as business goals shift
• Demonstrated ability to engage team members in a cross-functional, virtual environment
• Open to flexible work hours, including necessary overlap with US time zones
• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor’s diagnosis of disease

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification
• Healthcare and/or healthcare operations experience
• Proven exposure to Project managing automation work/tools-Smartsheet Project Plan development and Executive Dashboard development using automated Smartsheet tools

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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