IT Project Manager - Schaumburg, IL

UnitedHealth Group is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Lead technology projects and programs to successful completion, on time, on budget
Partner with stakeholders (internal and external to Optum) to ensure proper strategy, planning, alignment, integration and visibility
Manage project or program financials
Solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business
Translate complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences
Managing coordination of groups engaged in project work
Foster and encourage teamwork and collaborative environment
Team development and mentoring in support of their roles
Engage cross functional teams supporting implementation project
Detailed project planning and control activities including but not limited to:
SharePoint Documentation management; Status and project documentation
Developing and maintaining a detailed project plan and schedule
Project schedule creation, review, monitoring, tracking, and maintenance
Managing project deliverables in line with the project plan
Task assignment, tracking, progress and performance evaluation
Scope definition and management
Communication Management
Define project governance structure and procedures – Decision makers
Create project organization diagram
Detailed Status, Summary and Executive reporting
Written and verbal status delivery
Meetings audience, content and cadence
Issue and Risk Management
Recording and managing project issues
Escalation and governance

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher is required
10+ years of experience leading cross-application IT projects or programs successfully
2+ years of experience in developing products using Agile delivery techniques (e.g. Scrum)
Career experience in managing delivery of technology projects
Very strong understanding of distributed technologies & architecture
Successful IT Management track record in large matrix organization(s)
Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to lead and influence large matrix teams both on and off-shore
Graduate degree
Experience in successfully managing multiple programs/projects simultaneously
PMP or PMI formal training and certification is highly desired
Experience building relationships, leading and mentoring program and project managers
7+ years technical experience in one or more aspects of Information Systems Development or Business / Information Systems areas
 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: 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.
 
 
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