Quality IT Program Manager - Telecommute - 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. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
 
As Quality IT Program Manager within the UHC Military & Veterans Segment CIO Office, you will be a member of a technology Program Management Office on a large-scale technology delivery program. In this role, you will report to the Technology Program Lead and be accountable for technology Program Quality Management. Your focus will be to ensure conformance to quality standards for both the program processes as well as the programs final technology solution products.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Developing and maintaining a program quality management plan representing how quality will be managed across the program
Defining quality metrics by which program quality will be measured, both program processes and products
Overseeing, facilitating and performing quality assurance activities to ensure the program and its products meet acceptable quality standards
Inspecting deliverables (project and product) and recommending corrective actions as necessary
Ensuring end-to-end traceability is maintained from proposal, to business requirements, through solutions, to testing, to business validation
Gathering data and generating quality control measurements. Periodically generate quality control reports for program management

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
4+ years of IT Quality Program Management experience on a large scale technology program
4+ years of experience with methodical problem solving discipline and skills in a large, matrixed enterprise environmentUnited States Citizenship
Ability to obtain favorable adjudication following submission of Department of Defense eQuip Form SF86
Solid communications skills (form and content) with program leadership and delivery partners, both written and verbal, as demonstrated through examples in prior experience
Possesses methodical problem solving discipline and skills in a large, matrixed enterprise environment
Intermediate level proficiency or higher skills in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Word, SharePoint 2010, and MS Outlook
Preferred Qualifications:

Six Sigma training and/or experience applying
Experience with testing oversight in a technology environment/planning and execution
As a requirement of UnitedHealth Group's contract with the Department of Defense, this position requires U.S. citizenship and proof of favorable adjudication following submission of Department of Defense eQuip Form SF86, (the National Agency Check Legal and Credit or NACLC). Successful completion of the NACLC process is a requirement for continued employment in this role. NACLC processing will be initiated by our TRICARE Security Officer post-offer, and can take 3-6 months for a final decision communication from the Department of Defense. Candidates will be allowed to begin employment with UnitedHealth Group in this role based on an interim clearance, and final results will be communicated as they are received. Failure to obtain final NACLC approval will result in termination from this role.
 
Careers at UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans. When it comes to their health care, the men and women who help keep the peace deserve the greatest peace of mind. That's why UnitedHealthcare is the organization that's called on to serve them and their loved ones. We're all about finding better ways to help improve their lives no matter where life may take them. So our career opportunities take challenge to a higher level. If you have a commitment to quality that mirrors our commitment to the men and women of the armed forces, take time to learn more about the career paths available here. It's a genuine 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.
 
 
Job Keywords: IT, quality, program management, project management, PMP, Six Sigma, telecommute, remote