IT Project Manager; Plymouth MN

The IT Program Manager role is a key position within Optum Technology.  The IT Program Manager functions as a program team member within the Network Services Group.  This position will lead network services related projects across UnitedHealth Group.

Key responsibilities:

• Overall accountability for program execution for assigned projects within Optum Technology Network Services.


• Drive deliverables to meet project deadlines / milestones.


• Track and update project plans and documentation.


• Identify and report issues with the project.  Mitigate identified issues.


• Engage resources (management, service vendors, business segment leads, etc.) for project assignments.


• Single point of contact for all project IT vendors/providers.


• Manage all IT aspects of the Emerging Technology program. Responsible for voice, data, cable infrastructure – or any other technology related to Emerging Technology projects.


• Work with UHG IT Merger and Acquisition team to deploy enterprise networks and acquisition assimilation.


• Determine requirements through interface with customer, corporate real estate and adherence to corporate standards.


• Create and submit engagement documentation for voice/data network, cabling, and server infrastructure.


• Interface with construction trades as necessary to ensure MDF/IDF construction to UHG design standards.


• Document weekly status reports including project progress, key milestones, and tasks accomplished, etc.  Host weekly status call with project team.


• Work within Optum Technology processes for equipment and services procurement.    


• Perform UnitedHealth Group IT's change management procedures to create, submit, and coordinate various change requests associated with Optum Technology Network Services current and future projects.


• Work with Optum Technology data/voice/security/server engineers to determine equipment and circuit equipment specifications.


• Work with supply chain management for equipment and circuit orders.


• Coordinate voice/data/security network equipment, servers, printers, and cable installation to ensure project deadlines are met, adhering to published lead times and standards.


• Coordinate and consolidate various remote site activities, i.e. site surveys, vendor scheduling, site contact reviews, and follow-up coordination for installation of infrastructure related activities (racks, power, cabling, circuits, etc).


• Document and validate operational readiness hand-off to monitoring and management teams.

• 5 or more years project management experience in data network deployment.


• Hands on experience with large network rollout deployment activities.


• Background in fundamental voice and data network technologies (e.g., LAN/WAN, network routing protocols, IPT, IVR).


• Demonstrated success leading complex network initiatives in a matrix'ed organization.


• Advanced proficiency in creating PowerPoint presentations, Visio, and excel spreadsheets.


• Experience with budget tracking and complex cost benefit analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working with real estate projects and contractors


• Experience with acquisition integration


• Experience with LAN, VOIP installations and deployments.


• Very strong understanding of distributed technologies &


• architecture


• C-level interface and presentation skills

• International experience.


• Health care insurance background


• Exposure to multiple PM methodologies


• Process implementation & re-engineering


• Experience in project bidding

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.