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Senior Project Manager II, Business Capability and Solutions Delivery Team - Remote

UnitedHealth Group

Eden Prairie, MN
Full Time
Senior
110k-189k
about 1 month 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. You're empowered to do your best by supporting the Business Capability & Solutions Delivery Team. The Senior Project Manager II provides explanations and interpretations within area of expertise. Candidate's work is self-directed and not prescribed, focused on less structured, more complex issues. Other responsibilities include reviewing the work of others, and developing innovative approaches to problems. Within the PMO, the candidate is sought out as expert, serves as a leader/mentor and is advanced in the following aspects of project management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support business owners with consultative and proactive support throughout ideation, identification, execution by using project management and business consulting skills.
  • Drive and own the development of program/project scope statements (e.g., program/project charter, Statement of Work, Business Vision Document), Project/Program Plans, Communication Plans and Status/Issue Reporting.
  • Lead the gathering of input on project/program schedule, budget, scope, benefit and quality. Identify cross organizational impacts and determine appropriate communication.
  • Leverage resources to ensure completion of project/program work on time and on budget.
  • Drive development of project budgets/forecasts, ensure capture of project economics (e.g., cost/benefit analysis, capital planning, staffing impact analysis/assessment) applicable stakeholders approvals.
  • Proactively identify and address issues, challenges and problems that arise during course of project/program.
  • Ensure identification, establishment and application of quality objectives, criteria and standards using appropriate quality management methods in coordination with stakeholders.
  • Drive project/program success through implementation of best in class change management practices in coordination with applicable stakeholders and partners.
  • Model skill and knowledge enhancement through new experiences, education and work assignments. Demonstrate experience appropriate mastery of skills and behaviors and seek feedback for improvement and focus.
  • Support team leaders in the management of talent and assist in building, maintaining and strengthening teams to achieve high performance.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in Project, Product and/or Operational positions.
  • Experience in a cross matrixed enterprise environment.
  • Experience with Regulatory mandates and structured PMO process for supporting mandates across UHC and ORx firewalls.
  • Familiarity with Smartsheet, SharePoint, and core project deliverables (Project plan, IRAD, etc).
  • Proven executive communication and presentation skills with ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely.
  • Proven excellent time management, organizational, prioritization skills to balance multiple priorities.
  • Proven excellent facilitation and relationship building skills.

Nice to Have

  • Business strategy experience, ideation and execution in a matrixed organization.
  • Healthcare/care services experience.
  • Familiarity with Optum's products & services.
  • All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

  • A comprehensive benefits package.
  • Incentive and recognition programs.
  • Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution.
  • Salary range from $110,200 to $188,800 annually based on full-time employment.
  • Benefits and incentives subject to eligibility requirements.

Working at UnitedHealth Group

Optum emphasizes a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, and career development opportunities. The organization is committed to mitigating its impact on the environment and enabling equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes. It values diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 14, 2025
Job CategoryProject Management
Salary110k-189k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceSenior

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About UnitedHealth Group

Website

unitedhealthgroup.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Eden Prairie, MN

Industry

Direct Life, Health, and Medical Insurance Carriers

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