Portals Operational Readiness Project Manager - Multiple Locations - Full-time / Part-time

You're empowered to do your best by supporting the Business Initiatives Team. The Sr. Project Manager I has mastery of analysis and investigation skills.  He or she provides explanations and interpretations within area of expertise.  Candidate’s work is self-directed and not prescribed, focused on less structured, more complex issues.  Serves as a resource to others, and is fully proficient in the following aspects of project management.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Lead or contribute to the development of program or project scope statements, in consultation with applicable stakeholders (e.g., program / project charter, Statement of ---Work, Business Vision Document)
Collect, analyze and maintain financial forecast information (e.g., labor, hardware, software), using input from applicable sources (e.g., resource managers, project managers, application planners, system architects)
Develop / contribute to project budgets and forecasts, obtaining approvals from applicable stakeholders (e.g., cost / benefit analysis, capital planning, staffing impact analysis / assessment)
Establish / apply quality objectives, criteria, standards and levels using appropriate quality management methods, with input from applicable stakeholders (e.g., key performance indicators, scope definition)
Develop, document and implement project communication plans
Coaches, provides feedback, and guides others, acts as a resource for others with less experience
 

Successful candidates for this position will be highly motivated, self-starting and willing to go the extra mile to ensure the success of the team and Business Initiatives.
 
Required Qualifications:


Bachelor's degree

4+ Years of experience as a Project Manager

Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint

Strong executive communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely

Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple priorities
Ability to gain acceptance for ideas, plans, actions and then implement across organizational boundaries.
Works with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks
Preferred Qualifications:


Business operations strategy definition and execution in a matrixed organization

Familiarity with Optum and Optum’s products & services

Healthcare experience

Ability to identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity 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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