Senior IT Project Manager - Golden Valley, MN

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The Project Manager (PM) role is an integral position within Optum IT. The PM functions as a project single point of contact to contribute organization, planning, analysis, communication, and project management. This is a Senior PM role under the Mergers and Acquisitions umbrella. Applicants must be able to operate independently in order to implement the vision of management while meeting the goals of business partners.
This position will join the Program Architecture - Security Controls team. The PM will lead and be accountable for multiple initiatives in voice and data networking, to increase the capabilities and security of the Optum network. Teams will include internal and external engineering resources located locally and overseas. Project delivery will require working hours outside of a normal 9AM - 5PM to facilitate. The team will work in two week Agile sprints to deliver projects in an iterative and predictable timeframe.
Primary Responsibilities:

Track and update project plans and related technical documentation
Support project management staff with various tasks such as change management, procurement, scheduling, process improvement, and meeting documentation
Lead and document technical troubleshooting efforts at various levels of project implementation
Work to be a single point of contact for all project IT vendors/providers as assigned
Work with UHG IT Merger and Acquisition team to deploy enterprise networks and acquisition assimilation
Drive deliverables to meet project deadlines / milestones
Identify, track, and report issues and assist identify ways to mitigate in support of the plan
Engage resources (management, service vendors, third parties, etc.) for project assignments
Determine requirements through interface with customer and adherence to corporate standards
Document status reports including project progress, key milestones, tasks accomplished, etc
Perform Optum IT's change management procedures to create, submit, and coordinate various change requests associated with Optum IT Network Services current and future projects

Required Qualifications:

3+ years of professional experience with voice/data network technologies (e.g., LAN/WAN, network routing protocols, IPT, IVR)
Professional experience with ownership and accountability for delivery of services to the business partner
Possess the ability ensure timely delivery of project goals and milestones
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
Skilled with use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Familiar with building and tracking project plans
Willing and able to work night and/or rotating shifts as required
Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
Experience or educational background with Agile method of delivery
U.S. Military experience
Security Clearance
Potential 10% Travel - Willingness for short notice travel
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.


Job Keywords: Network Project Manager, voice data, LAN, WAN, network routing protocols, IPT, IVR Agile, Golden Valley, Minnesota, MN