Director Technical Project-Program Management - Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

As a Director of Technical Project/Program Management, you will serve as a business specialist and technology generalist, leading the definition, management, and strategic implementation of high-priority technology portfolios. In this role, you will lead the planning and execution of our IBMi platform portfolio-encompassing infrastructure, resiliency, and modernization initiatives. You will provide strategic leadership across multiple layers of management and senior professional staff, establishing integrated planning, governance, and risk management discipline. By aligning technology solutions with overarching business strategies, you will drive operational excellence, build scalable program management capabilities, and foster an accountability-focused execution culture across enterprise operations.

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:

• Lead the planning and execution of the IBMi platform portfolio, focusing on infrastructure, resiliency, and modernization initiatives
• Establish integrated planning, cross-team dependency management, and operational execution readiness
• Drive robust governance, reporting, and risk management discipline across technical programs
• Provide leadership, direction, and career development to project and program managers across multiple management layers
• Build scalable project and program management capabilities, standards, and operational playbooks
• Drive an organizational culture of accountability, clarity, and execution excellence across large business units or sites
• Direct the integration of technical aspects across related projects and programs, ensuring alignment with senior leadership and business strategies
• Conduct needs assessments, cost/benefit analyses, and monitor portfolio financials to ensure strict budget compliance
• Support high-visibility and after-hours execution events as required to ensure platform stability and delivery success

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:

• 10+ years of experience in technical project/program management and technology delivery
• 5+ years of experience in direct people leadership and team development
• Proven experience managing technology delivery within regulated environments
• Demonstrated experience communicating complex technical strategies directly to executive leadership
• Demonstrated track record of driving governance, financial monitoring, and risk management for enterprise technology portfolios

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project/Program Management certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP, or Agile/Scrum certifications)
• Experience within federal, state, or military compliant technology environments
• Experience managing mission-critical or 24x7 high-availability technology platforms
• Familiarity with IBMi or specialized enterprise mainframe/legacy platforms

*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 $134,600 - $230,800 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.    

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.