Project Manager - Optum Financial

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.

Optum Financial is UnitedHealth Group's fintech and banking platform, focused on transforming how healthcare is financed and paid for. It connects consumers, providers, employers, and payers through healthcare specific banking, payments, and financial solutions-helping make care more affordable, accessible, and seamless. As part of UnitedHealth Group, Optum Financial extends UHG's mission by enabling efficient payment flows, scaled health savings and lending capabilities, and enterprise partnerships that strengthen UnitedHealthcare, Optum Health, Optum Insight, and Optum Rx while generating durable, high margin growth for the enterprise

The Project Manager will support growth-focused, new product, capital projects, and strategic initiatives for Optum Financial, working on small to medium-sized projects or sub-projects within larger programs.

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

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Lead multiple small to mid-size initiatives within Optum Financial across multiple lines of business. Efforts may include internal/external partner management
• Lead or contribute to the development of project scope statements with applicable stakeholders (e.g., program/project charter, Statement of -Work, Business Vision Document)
• Develop and deliver on all necessary project, communication and risk mitigation plans across project and program level stakeholders in addition to executive leadership when necessary
• Work directly with cross functional teams to ensure delivery of a quality, high value add product
• Drive creation of schedule based on alignment by all impacted business teams and stakeholders to ensure efficient project delivery
• Manage and deliver on status of projects as well as critical issues/risks, escalating to executive leadership when necessary

You will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of proven program/project management experience 
• 1+ years in fintech, healthcare payment products or related fields
• Experience working in MS Planner, MS Project, and MS standard application package
• Proven stakeholder management experience in leadership and decision-making roles
• Proven experience working in a financial organization which is a large multinational company or similar environment
• Proficient in MS Teams and SharePoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated business acumen, customer facing mindset and/or relevant experience 
• Familiar with scaled Agile methodology 
• Proven ability to operate flexibly in a rapidly changing work environment 
• Demonstrated solid analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Demonstrated solid organizational skills
• Demonstrated solid written and verbal communication skills, presentation 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 $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.