Sr. Project Manager, E&I Local Markets – NY, NJ or CT

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.   

The Senior Project Manager will support one of UnitedHealthcare’s largest Medical and Clinical program implementation as well remaining as part of the account team to execute ongoing project execution for the segment. This individual we be responsible for the coordination and completion of projects across various functional areas. Providing subject matter expertise in areas including project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, and other areas of expertise based on established project management techniques.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all program requirements are being met
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects
• Develop templates and dashboards to provide project status updates
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Perform risk management to minimize potential risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
• Meet with client, internal team members, and leadership to provide update

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:

• 5+ years of project management experience
• 2+ years of experience in health care and Insurance environment
• Knowledge and Execute RACI and RAID
• Understanding of Medical benefits and implementation
• Six Sigma exposure/background 
• Proficient in Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Proficient in Smartsheet
• Proven outstanding written, verbal, and project management skills
• Reside in NY, NJ or CT and willing to drive up to 25% to client sites in NYC

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

The salary range for this role is $106,800 to $194,200 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.

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.