Marketing Project Manager

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 team that shares your passion for helping others. 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.

Position highlights and Responsibilities:

No industry is moving faster than health care. And no organization is better positioned to lead health care forward than OptumRx. We're looking for smart, enthusiastic and creative leaders, driven by a common company goal: to help people live healthier lives and to make the health system work better for everyone.
Putting the consumer at the center of everything we do is critical to our success and executing flawlessly is expected from our members and our clients. We are seeking a Project Manager as part of the OptumRx Marketing & Customer Operations team. This position has responsibility for the planning, managing and executing of projects associated with OptumRx consumer marketing and communications to ensure flawless delivery and successful results.   
The ideal candidate must have demonstrated the ability to execute against multiple projects and excel in a fast paced, results oriented work environment. Additionally, you must be highly motived, roll up your sleeves, and collaborative partner with a passion towards producing excellence for each and every project.
Responsibilities:

• Accountability of the end to end project plan - Oversee marketing and communication projects from start to finish, managing timelines and making sure that all aspects of the project are delivered on strategy, on time, and on budget.
• Partner with internal cross functional teams to foster highly engaged and collaborative partnerships to achieve optimal performance and successful outcomes.      
• Coordinate efforts with partners from across the business to achieve the goal and report out on timeline        
• Work closely with business unit partners to understand program goals and objectives to develop strategic and suitable project plans to achieve successful implementation and optimal results.     
• Manage competing priorities and timelines across the cross functional project team.
• Use multiple platforms for organizing, tracking and managing projects. Create, manage, and communicate project timelines leveraging Workfront (PM Software tool).             
• Schedule and facilitate project status and kickoff meetings.  
• Lead weekly project status meetings on progress and potential risks
• Maintain detailed project plan status and associated project plan reporting metrics.        

• Lead and embrace continuous improvement methodologies and drive detailed solutions to completion with minimal oversight. 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 3+ years of project management experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across a wide range of groups and functions
• Demonstrates strategic thinking by using appropriate information to diagnose problems, identify root causes, and collaborate with impacted groups to drive decisions and quality results
• Ability to effectively shift back and forth from a variety of projects and priorities 
• Familiarity with a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Healthcare experience
• PBM experience
• Workfront experience 
  

*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 $72,800 to $130,000 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.