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Project Manager - Remote

UnitedHealth Group

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Senior
72k-141k
3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This pivotal role is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, and completion of medical record retrieval projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • As the point of contact on assigned projects, performs a variety of highly skilled duties such as: assembling, coordinating and managing multidisciplinary review teams
  • Lead the planning, implementation, and initiation of projects
  • Facilitate the definition and communication of project scope, goals and deliverables across the organization and with Clients
  • Define, plan & schedule project tasks, timelines, and resource requirements
  • Assemble and coordinate project stakeholders in support of the retrieval project goals and deliverables
  • Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to stakeholders identifying project progress, problems, and solutions
  • Implement and manage project changes and workflows to achieve project outputs within budget parameters
  • Maintain the ability to work in an environment with PHI / PII data
  • Support client engagement process in other business areas as required
  • Provide expertise on project management tools
  • May be assigned other duties
  • Must maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience with direct project management within healthcare risk adjustment and/or the healthcare industry
  • 5+ years of experience in a Client Facing role
  • 5+ years of experience in successfully leading project teams with multifaceted, competing priorities and deadlines, including virtual work teams with members in different geographic regions of the use and across the globe
  • Experience in people management through effective communication and problem-solving analysis
  • Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
  • Knowledge of project management techniques and tools including Asana, Jira, Lucid, Salesforce, etc.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Visio, OneNote, etc.
  • Ability to travel up to 15%, primarily during the business day, with some projects requiring more out-of-the-area and overnight travel

Nice to Have

  • Qualification in project management or equivalent, e.g. PMP certification

Qualifications

  • Educational background is not explicitly specified, but experience requirements imply a need for significant professional experience in project management within healthcare

Benefits & Perks

  • A comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution
  • All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Working at UnitedHealth Group

Optum's culture is guided by inclusion, talented peers, and a commitment to making a positive impact on communities. The organization emphasizes career development, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strives to deliver equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 19, 2025
Job CategoryProject Management
Salary72k-141k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceSenior

About UnitedHealth Group

Website

unitedhealthgroup.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Industry

Direct Life, Health, and Medical Insurance Carriers

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