IT Program Manager - Irvine CA - Full-time / Part-time

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

We are seeking an experienced IT Program Manager in the Optum Technology Organization supporting Information Systems within the UHG Enterprise. In this highly visible role, the Program Manager will be engaged in leading critical Information Technology projects and programs. Projects will encompass a broad range of corporate services systems with enterprise programs that may run across multiple business lines and the full array of UHG / Optum systems.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead large, complex projects to achieve key business objectives


• Direct cross-functional and/or cross-segment teams


• Experience in working with software development methodologies as the effort may require integration and alignment of multiple approaches from internal and external software developers


• Predict emerging customer needs and develops innovative solutions to meet them


• Participate in the development of business strategy


• Develop and manages business plans to achieve objectives


• Solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business


• Translate highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences


• Adept and experienced managing interactions with senior and executive leadership (VP level and C level)


• Directing a team of Project Managers & Program Integrators while mentoring their development


• Solid analytical, problem-solving and financial analysis skills

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience


• 10+ years Project Management experience in a large enterprise environment (Fortune 200)


• 10+ years technical experience in one or more aspects of Information Systems


• Development or Business / Information Systems areas


• Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) project management


• Professional PM methodology trained


• Budget tracking and complex cost benefit analysis


• Very strong understanding of distributed technologies & architecture


• Solid understanding of mainframe technologies and/or Oracle platform


• Ability to build and manage relationships across a large enterprise


• C-level interface and presentation skills


• Ability to influence decisions from top down and bottom up


• Solid analytical, problem-solving and financial analysis skills


• Willing and able to work in the Irvine, CA office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Health care / Pharmacy Benefit Management insurance background


• PMP Certification


• Exposure to multiple PM methodologies


• Process implementation & re-engineering


• MS Office Professional Suite of applications proficiency


• MS Excel - pivot table proficiency


• Big 4 or Professional Services experience

Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do 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, 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.

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