Senior Project Manager - 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 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)
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Lead high visibility program and project objectives and deliverables
Drive progress, coordination and completion of projects across various functional areas utilizing standard project management documentation (project plans, risk trackers, etc.)
Coordinating tasks and tight timelines of multiple projects numerous stakeholders, functional areas and project teams leading to a timely delivery  
Manage stakeholder expectations, coordinating multiple project managers and technology partners  working within a program or portfolio and manage resource and delivery conflicts among projects
Subject Matter Expert in areas including project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, facilitation, and other areas of expertise based on established project management techniques
Clearly and articulately prepare a variety of  executive communications in regard to performance of projects at the program level and to define, track and report benefits for deliverables
Lead in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas in order to achieve decision making and action
Build and mature internal reporting and operational processes to achieve efficiencies and enhance program

Required Qualifications:


 BA / BS degree
4+ years of project management, process improvement or portfolio management experience
4+ years of experience planning and tracking projects, working with large data sets and making data - driven analytical decisions
Proven track record in project / program delivery as evidenced by meeting requirements for budget, schedule and quality
Strong interpersonal skills, including positive assertiveness, professional communication, relationship building, and effective written and verbal communication
Excellent facilitation, communication, time / project management, problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal skills, including 2+ years of experience with requirements gathering via formal sessions (e.g., JADs), presentation requirements documents, PowerPoint presentations, and extensive meeting facilitation with all levels
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely
Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to prioritize and balance multiple accountabilities
Preferred Qualifications:

PMP, Six Sigma or Scrum Master Certification
Proficiency with Visio, SharePoint
Health care industry experience

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.
 
 
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