Project Manager - OptumRX - Eden Prairie, MN or Irvine, CA - Full-time / Part-time

No industry is moving faster than health care. And no organization is better positioned to lead health care forward. We need attention to every detail with an eye for the points no one has considered. The rewards for performance are significant. You'll help improve the health of millions. And you'll do your life's best work.

Assist with strategic initiatives crossing business teams and operating groups as a Project Manager to coordinate and complete projects, define performance and results, and manage outcomes. You'll investigate non-standard requests and problems, makes presentations to senior leadership, ensure project documentation is accurate and ensure projects are completed on time and within scope. Pertinent data and facts will be reviewed to identify and solve issues and mitigate risks, prioritize your work load and work on ad hoc projects as assigned. Certification or in process of Certification for Project Management and previous experience in a Project Management Office (PMO) is a plus but not required.

In this role you will be responsible for the coordination and completion of highly visible projects driving value to the overall organization's bottom line originating within the PBM and working across the entire organization. Make presentations to Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on project updates, project cycle, and expected results.

Strengths should include:

-Analyzes and investigates.
-Ability to prioritize multiple high priority high visibility items.
-Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment.
-Ability to work in ambiguity or with little direction.
-Experience with heavy interaction with C-Level Executives.
-High accountability and self-starter.
-Escalates issues to management and Senior Leadership only when needed.
-Builds solid relationships with multiple areas and senior leaders within entire organization.
-Provides explanations and interpretations of project to working group becoming subject matter expert (SME).
-Strong communication skills.

OFFICE FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE LOCATED IN EDEN PRAIRIE, MN OR IRVINE, CA.

-3+ years of project management or business management related experience required.
-2+ years of experience in tracking, business planning, working with large data sets and making analytical and solid decisions.
-Advanced level of proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint & Word.
-Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely.
-Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.
-Experience working within a matrix organization.

Preferred:

-Undergraduate degree preferred but not required.
-BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, PBM, or related field and/or equivalent education preferred.
-Intermediate experience with MS Project, SharePoint and Visio a plus.
-Healthcare industry experience a plus.

Careers with OptumRx. We're one of the largest and most innovative pharmacy benefits managers in the US, serving more than 12 million people nationwide. Here you'll fill far more than prescriptions. As a member of one of our pharmacy teams, you're empowered to be your best and do whatever it takes to help each customer. You'll find unrivaled support and training as well as a wealth of growth and development opportunities driven by your performance and limited only by your imagination. Join us. There's no better place to help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.SM

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.