Sr Principal Proj-Prgm Mgr - Remote

Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

As a Sr Principal Proj-Prgm Mgr within Optum Technology, you will lead high-impact, enterprise-scale initiatives spanning technical program management, infrastructure, and business operations. In this role, you will oversee strategic programs focused on enterprise resiliency, stability engineering, technology operations, and risk/availability management across multiple business lines - including cross-organizational integration efforts following mergers or acquisitions. Partnering closely with engineering teams and executive stakeholders, you will bridge technical and non-technical communication while leveraging modern, enterprise-approved tools to streamline workflows, optimize operations, and drive strategic innovation.

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: 

• Direct and oversee enterprise-scale technology project and program delivery across complex software, infrastructure, and business operations domains
• Drive program strategy, execution, and risk mitigation for resiliency, stability engineering, technology operations, and availability programs
• Lead runbook standardization, incident response automation, and recovery-time improvement initiatives across large, distributed technology estates
• Partner with cross-functional technical teams and business leadership to align program roadmaps with enterprise strategic goals, including coordination across multiple lines of business during technology integration efforts
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable communications and strategic updates for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Monitor program health, manage dependencies, and ensure systems adhere to high availability and operational standards
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships to drive cost control, staffing alignment, and efficient use of resources
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement
• Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation

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 technical project, program management, or business operations experience delivering complex, enterprise-scale software or infrastructure solutions
• 5+ years supporting or leading resiliency, stability engineering, technology operations, or technology risk/availability programs
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts for technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience managing vendor and contractor relationships, including cost optimization and staffing alignment

Preferred Qualifications:  

• PMP or equivalent program management certification
• Experience supporting or managing enterprise resiliency programs, disaster recovery, incident management, or stability engineering operations
• Experience supporting large-scale technology integration, merger, or acquisition initiatives across multiple business lines
• Demonstrated exposure to observability, telemetry consolidation, or AIOps tooling

*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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.