Sr. Project Manager 2 - Employer & Individual - Minnetonka or telecommute

You're looking to be inspired. We're looking to make a difference. At UnitedHealth Group, we're on a mission to help people live healthier lives and we're looking for ways to drive innovation. As a Senior Business Project Manager, you'll work to not only challenge the status quo, but change it. If your heart starts pounding when you realize the impact projects will have on people, you have found the right place to help heal the health care system.
In this role, you'll lead strategic initiatives among business teams and operating groups, defining performance and goal execution. You'll be a subject matter expert and lead to scope definition, risk identification, methodology and resource allocation. You will determine time frames, staffing and resource requirements and lead others to make meaningful process improvements. This is your opportunity to take your career to the next level as you work directly with senior leadership. Now is your time to do your life's best work.(sm)
 
The Sr Project Manager 2 will deliver business objectives as part of the transformative, multi-year Polaris initiative. Goals will be accomplished through building collaborative partnerships with UHC leaders and partners. All aspects of business activities are included: Organizational Readiness (change readiness, planning, training, process & procedure optimization, and business rules), Polaris Configuration, Production Operations and Model Office Testing. This position will be a part of the Business PMO team and will report to the Program Delivery Manager for Employer and Individual.
Primary Responsibilities:

Lead or contribute to the development of program or project scope statements with applicable stakeholders (e.g., program / project charter, Statement of Work, Business Vision Document)
Identify project duration, effort, sequence, and dependencies of tasks required to meet applicable project objectives
Drive / participate in the capital request process, as appropriate (e.g., presentations, cost-benefit analysis, business case)
Monitor and document project milestones and outcomes throughout the project lifecycle to ensure adherence to established quality standards
Develop, communicate and implement program and project risk, issue management plans and strategies
Develop and implement contingency and recovery plans when deliverables are missed (e.g., identify critical path, document, plan for getting back on plan schedule, Business Continuity Plan, failover planning)

Required Qualifications:

BA / BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field and / or equivalent education and experience
5+ years of project management experience
5+ years experience in tracking, planning projects, working with large data sets and making data-driven analytical decisions
Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely to leadership Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance multiple priorities and projects
Preferred Qualifications:

PMP Certification
Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Let's talk about opportunity. Start with a Fortune 6 organization that's serving more than 85 million people already and building the industry's singular reputation for bold ideas and impeccable execution. Now, add your energy, your passion for excellence, your near-obsession with driving change for the better. Get the picture? UnitedHealthcare is serving employers and individuals, states and communities, military families and veterans where ever they're found across the globe. We bring them the resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their lives that's second to none. This is no small opportunity. It's where you can 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: project management, healthcare, insurance, organizational readiness, implementation, Minnetonka, Minnesota, MN