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)
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and lead technology delivery to successful completion, operating within scope, budget, and schedule commitments
• Own end-to-end accountability for project/work stream delivery
• Facilitate consensus and decision-making with product, vendor, and engineering
• Partner with stakeholders (internal and external) to align to strategy, plan, alignment, integration and visibility
• Partner with Product Management to drive the definition and refinement of the program backlog
• Support and ensure scrum concepts are followed by teams (e.g. stand ups, Scrum of Scrums, Retrospectives)
• Foster a team collaborative environment that tears down silos between groups - act in a single voice
• Influence leaders and managers
• Lead and influence matrixed teams -ensuring inspect and adapt practices are adhered to
• Maintain strong collaborative relationships with key partners (vendor, product, tech)
• Ensure open communication and transparency among teams and stakeholders
• Manage work stream financials and forecast with precision
• Be a change agent and foster a "learn by doing" environment

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years as an IT Project or Program manager with a proven track record of delivering complex projects / programs
• 2+ years of applied experience with Agile / Adaptive frameworks
• Experience with government healthcare programs, in particular Medicaid
• Successful track record of delivering quality programs on scope, on time, and on budget
• Hands-on experience with CA Agile Central (Rally) and/or Jira
• Demonstrated ability to proactively manage the details of programs and projects
• Ability to communicate technology matters to different levels of tech acumen (translation)
• Successful in obtaining results in a large corporate (Fortune 500), heavily matrixed environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to manage capital budgets of up to $6M annual
• Excellent communication, collaboration, team building and relationship building skills
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)
Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $82,100 to $146,900. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $90,500 to $161,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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 bylower 48 law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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