Sr Project Manager II Healthcare - 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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Sr. Project Manager II, with oversight from Clinical Excellence, is responsible for planning, management, and execution of the Optum Partnership Program (OPP) and the Advanced Practice Excellence (APEX) program.

The OPP and APEX are programs for recognizing, rewarding, and supporting providers across Optum Health for their contributions both locally and nationally.

The ideal candidate will possess a solid talent for program planning, coordination and execution in accordance with the mission, goals and values of the organization. Key to the program manager's success is the ability to manage the input from multiple stakeholder groups to negotiate win-win outcomes. Solid communication skills across all levels are a must. Other responsibilities will include creating communication plans and assets, managing the program to meet budget targets, and developing an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leads program planning and execution, in consultation with applicable stakeholders; leads functional teams and partners through program implementation, ensuring program goals are reached
• Ensures alignment of program scope and objectives with the organization's strategic objectives, mission, values and goals
• Develops and executes against detailed project plans meeting key milestones and deadlines
• Ensures program deliverables a are identified and managed throughout each annual lifecycle
• Develops and delivers program update communications and training to a variety of stakeholder groups, including senior leaders
• Analyzes program outcomes, identifies areas of opportunity and makes appropriate recommendations (inclusive of all stakeholders) to improve program experience and outcomes/processes going forward (e.g., participant satisfaction, lessons learned, program team member performance)
• Assesses and updates program content to ensure relevance to current business needs
• Develops/contributes to program budgets and forecasts, obtaining approvals from applicable stakeholders (e.g., cost/benefit analysis, capital planning, and staffing impact analysis/assessment); manages budget and funding channels for maximum productivity
• Utilizes appropriate communications tools/techniques to ensure understanding and buy-in from applicable stakeholders (e.g., executive summaries, key milestones, internal and external marketing and communications)
• Ensures that all program deliverables are compliant with applicable standards and regulations
• Manage and prioritize email communications to ensure project-related inquiries and updates are addressed promptly and efficiently
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

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:

• Project management certification (PMP or equivalent)
• 3+ years of related project management experience
• Demonstrated ability to direct various levels of staff and stakeholders
• Proven solid process and planning skills
• Proven solid, confident communicator with a variety of teams and levels
• Proven solid data analysis skills
• Proven excellent customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Program management experience specific to managed care or care delivery environment
• Demonstrated ability to function in ambiguity

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.