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)
As an Agile Practitioner, you will work closely partnering with Business Stakeholders, Product Managers, & IT Delivery Owners to guide agile teams to implement complex capabilities across large programs. You will establish program level cadence and drive program level ceremonies (e.g., PI Planning, Product Management Council, Scrum of Scrums, release train retrospectives) and will work with other program leaders to drive the definition and refinement of the program backlog. You will gain invaluable exposure within UHC providing leadership, direction, and coaching to backlog owners and scrum teams. As an Agile Practitioner, you are articulate and possess solid communication skills with a solid technical background as you lead technical coordination across teams.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Customer facing point of contact for State and Federal Partners
• Provider thought leadership to large, complex technology initiatives in order to achieve business objectives
• Serve as IT point of contact to stakeholders including regulators, health plans, and operations
• Provide servant leadership to delivery partners to ensure coordination and collaboration
• Work to align strategy, methodology and execution across agile teams ensuring on scope, on time, on budget, on benefit and on quality delivery (5 ONs)
• Execute agile ceremonies across solution, release, and sprint trains including, definition and planning activities (backlog refinement), PI Planning, ART sync, retrospectives, and delivery
• Maintain metrics that provide visibility of plans, progress and quality to stakeholders
• Foster a team collaborative environment that tears down silos between groups - act in a single voice
• Actively contribute to the company's Agile and Lean Community through participation in the internal Agile Community of Practice Forums
• Develop, coach, and mentor team members to advance their skills and career
• Provide real time feedback to the agile team based on experiences
• 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:

• 6+ years of demonstrated experience working in Scrum, Agile, or Scaled Agile (SAFe) environment or working as a Program Manager in complex environments
• 5+ years of Healthcare experience
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience presenting and working with Executive Leadership/Stakeholders
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAFe certification
• Leading/working with distributed or cross functional teams
• Experience communicating with government healthcare regulators

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)
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only : The salary range for Colorado, Connecticut and/or Nevada residents is $94,500 to $171,700. 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.
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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