Principal, Tech Proj-Prgm Mgr - Remote or Hybrid in MN and DC

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.    

The Chief Digital and Data Office (CDDO) is seeking a Principal Project-Program Manager to lead the day-to-day CDDO delivery of the Contact Center Transformation (CCT) program. This role is vital to achieving our enterprise objective of $1B in SG&A reduction by 2028 through digital capabilities and AI expansion. You will be responsible for the granular oversight of program activities, ensuring that CDDO fulfills its delivery accountabilities with precision and transparency. Your focus will be on the active management of delivery plans, identifying and collaborating to resolve roadblocks, and ensuring clear visibility into our workstreams' progress. By coordinating closely across internal teams and external partners, you will ensure that dependencies are managed and milestones are met to drive the successful shift to digital and enhanced self-service channels.

If you are located in MN, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct the day-to-day coordination of program milestones, ensuring all workstreams within the CDDO portfolio remain aligned and on schedule
• Maintain detailed delivery plans and provide granular visibility into progress, ensuring all stakeholders have accurate and timely information on project health
• Proactively manage project-level dependencies and facilitate the resolution of daily operational issues that could impact delivery timelines
• Actively track and mitigate risks, ensuring that potential bottlenecks are identified early and addressed through collaborative problem-solving across teams
• Partner with workstream leaders and external delivery teams to synchronize activities and ensure CDDO's accountabilities are met with high quality
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to evaluate delivery data, helping to optimize workflows and identify opportunities for increased team productivity
• Facilitate regular execution-focused meetings to drive progress, ensure task completion, and maintain alignment across cross-functional teams
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to automate program tracking, streamline status reporting, and enhance the visibility of daily program activities

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:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of experience in program or project management within a complex, large-scale enterprise environment
• 5+ years of experience in the active management of detailed delivery plans and cross-functional workstream coordination
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and resolving complex dependencies and daily operational risks
• Advanced proficiency in enterprise project management platforms to drive daily execution
• Proven track record of providing high levels of visibility into project progress through detailed reporting and milestone tracking

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of equivalent project management leadership experience
• Experience delivering projects within digital transformation, consumer experience, or automation-focused programs
• Proven solid analytical skills with a focus on operational delivery and process improvement
• Proven ability to thrive in an environment requiring high-touch coordination and active involvement in daily project details

*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 $112,700    to $193,200 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. 

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