IT Project Manager - Minnetonka, MN - 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)
 
The  IT Project  Manager is involved in the definition, management, and implementation of significant technology focused projects.
Focuses on IT projects . Performs as a business specialist and technology generalist that manages, directs and interfaces with business clients. Aligns technology solutions with business strategies, working primarily with senior management. Proactively identify opportunities, conduct analyses, needs assessments, cost/benefit assessments and brokers other IS services. Includes those involved in release management.
 
Job Scope and Guidelines:

Owns output at task level
Coordinates work activities with other supervisors
Develops plans to meet short-term objectives
Identifies and resolves operational problems using defined processes, expertise and judgment
Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan
Product, service or process decisions are most likely to impact individual employees and/or customers

Required Qualifications:

Post-graduate degree in applicable area of expertise or equivalent experience
10+ years Project Management experience in a large enterprise environment (Fortune 200)
10+ years technical experience in one or more aspects of Information Systems Development or Business / Information Systems areas
Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) project management
Business Analysis project management
Professional PM methodology trained
Budget tracking and complex cost benefit analysis
Very strong understanding of distributed technologies & architecture
Solid understanding of mainframe technologies
Ability to build and manage relationships across a large enterprise
C-level interface and presentation skills
Ability to influence decisions from top down and bottom up
Solid analytical, problem-solving and financial analysis skills.
Proficiency in computer software such as Project, Power Point, Excel and Mini Tab
Preferred Qualifications:

Health care insurance background is a strong plus
PMP Certification
Exposure to multiple PM methodologies
Process implementation & re-engineering
MS Access - ad hoc reporting
Big 4 or Professional Services experience
 Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care 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.
 
 
 
Job Keywords: Information Technology, IT, Project Management, Optum, Minnetonka, MN