Cross Application IT Project Manager - Multiple Locations - 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. If you're looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
 
As a Cross Application IT Project Manager within our Optum Technology Software Development Project Management Organization you will be working on Optum Applications and systems. .  You will work on projects that span multiple functional areas and applications.  You will managing projects, scheduling, budgeting, scope, project risks, as well as relationship building over IT solutions across our enterprise in order to deliver business value.
 
This is a highly and consistently funded group in which you will gain experience across applications and systems and be responsible for managing complex project(s) within a blue chip program for 2015.  There is a great deal of growth potential in this role and if you are an application Project Manager, you will gain cross-application experience.  There will be little or no travel for this position. 
You are expected to work in a matrixed organization and lead multiple projects simultaneously, and will receive coaching as needed from more senior staff. 
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Manage projects to deliver IT solutions
Responsible for multiple projects simultaneously
Heavily involved with setting up recurring status meetings with the IT and business, fielding questions from the business, as well as handling issues that arise from the business and IT
Gather and update project materials, completing budgeting, forecasting, project documentation, , and lessons learned documents
Speak to details of the project to both the business and technical teams from beginning to end of all projects. You will manage key projects to ensure successful completion
Engaging cross-functional interdependencies
Actively improve processes to optimize performance and value over time
Provide risk management and issue/problem resolution as required
Able to report status to C level

Required Qualifications:

5-10+ years of IT Project Management experience
5-10+ years of technical experience in one or more aspects of information systems development or Business/information systems areas
5-10+ years of working hands-on with all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle
2+ years of experience working with Project Management tools i.e. MS Project, Planview, Clarity or similar tool
Experience with working with remote/virtual team
2+ years of experience being responsible for scope, budget and schedule of projects
 
Preferred Qualifications:

Healthcare Industry experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or willing to get certified within first two years in group
Experience with IT Cross Application Project Management
Very strong understanding of distributed technologies & architecture
Exposure to multiple PM methodologies such as Waterfall, Interactive, and Agile
Process implementation & re-engineering
Experience with Application Project Management
 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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