Principal Project – Program Manager – Remote

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here’s your opportunity. We’re going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Works closely with leaders to develop technology strategy along with a set of objectives and key results that reflect both business and technology priorities
• Facilitates prioritization of a cross-functional backlog of internal technology initiatives in close coordination with functional team leaders
• Translates vision and goals into actionable plans, ensuring alignment across various departments and teams
• Develops and consults-on business cases including purpose, costs and benefits for key technology initiatives
• Tracks and reports costs and other financials measures related to key initiatives
• Prepares presentations, talking points and other tools for a variety of audiences to facilitate effective and smooth communication
• Facilitates and leads cross-functional continuous improvement efforts aimed at a variety of areas including system stability, employee experience, workforce management, etc.
• Challenges teams to set ambitious and measurable objectives that align with the organization’s strategic priorities
• Develops and executes change-management plans in close partnership with functional technology leaders
• Monitors progress against OKRs and other strategic priorities; and facilitates regular check-ins and re-assessments as conditions change
• Application ownership of Jira instance

 

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: 

• Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, computer science, business, or other field related to this work
• 5+ years of experience in a technology leadership role (manager or individual contributor)
• Demonstrated experience leading major projects or initiatives
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to prioritize, coordinate and delegate effectively
• Proven excellent critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, verbal and written communication skills
• Proven solid organizational and time management skills in a goal-oriented, fast-paced environment
• United States citizen

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 2+ years of experience working with matrixed teams/team members
• Thorough understanding of service level agreements, key performance metrics, and other standard business measures
• Proven solid ability to collaborate and understand a diverse set of needs and perspectives across a broad group of stakeholders
• Proven ability to drive, influence and execute on large-scale projects/initiatives
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff as part of interdisciplinary teams
• Proven excellent interpersonal, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills

 

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

 

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 $110,200 to $188,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 

 

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.

 

 

OptumCare 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.

 

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