Senior Technical Project Manager, PMO support, UHC M&R IS - Horsham, PA at Optum (Philadelphia, PA)

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Positions in this function are involved in the definition, management, and implementation of technology focused projects/programs. Do not use this function is not used for project/program management in non-technology roles. Positions are business specialists and technology generalists that manage, direct and interface with business clients.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Work with Program Manager, Business Owners and Product Management to ready projects to start
  • Work with Product Management, Scrum Master and Release Train Engineer to ready team for planning and execution
  • Build a comprehensive timeline as well as other artifacts required to move project forward
  • Create a comprehensive Project plan and keep it up to date with any adjustments or updates
  • Track costs and cost changes, documenting and sharing updates via Change control process
  • Report back using PPM tools on project status as instructed
  • Follow up with all team members on scope/schedule/cost parameters
  • Identify issues and support team in resolving them
  • Track change and submit change requests as required
  • Ensure all parties are updated regularly
  • Own the creation of any additional information or materials needed
  • Address challenges as they arise
  • Escalate unresolved issues on a timely basis
  • Support Agile transition actions and deliverables

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
  • 8+ years as a Technical Project Manager with primarily commercial employer(s)
  • Knowledge and experience working within or supporting a PMO
  • Accountable and responsible for team deliveries and conformity to scope/schedule/cost parameters
  • Average to advanced MS Office Suite
  • Experience with PPM system updates and project start requests; time-tracking; understanding of SDLC with some Agile experience
  • Experience in managing software development changes
  • Experience reporting into and presenting to multiple director-level resources
  • 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:
  • PMP
  • Large server infrastructure project management experience
  • Third party management experience

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.
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Job Keywords: Senior Technical Project Manager, PMO support, UHC M&R IS, Horsham, PA , Pennsylvania
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An Insider's view of Optum

How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

Many companies have a standard 8-hour day, but we don’t. Optum is a global company, so we recognize that working hours are different for everyone depending on their situation. Optum has implemented flexible working policies that allow employees to work from home in addition to the traditional office setting with virtual tools to support everyone.

Rachel

Chief of Staff

What projects are you most excited about?

The Enterprise Modernization Paperless initiative. It is UHG’s effort to minimize paper and impact to the environment by migrating as many outbound and inbound paper communication to a digital form of communication. It was rewarding to have been staffed on this project within my first week of joining Optum. This project makes me feel like I have a

Vi

Senior Consultant, Optum Advisory Services

What does career growth look like on your team?

The company gives us many opportunities for learning as well as support in finding new innovative ways to tackle problems.

Bradley

Enterprise Architect

How do you make yourself accessible to the rest of the team?

My approach is to ensure that anyone within my organization knows that they can always reach out to me – a virtual “open door” policy. I hold regular 1:1 meetings with my team members, work extremely close with my colleagues and partners, and try to remain active in the discussions in our product and engineering Microsoft Teams channels. Much of th

Jordan

Sr Director, Tech Product Management

How do you make yourself accessible to the rest of the team?

One of the things I like most about working for Optum is my team. I help my colleagues solve their problems, and respond with a positive attitude to those who reach out. My goal is for anyone at Optum to feel comfortable reaching out to me if they need help. Our team spirit comes from the top down, my leadership is supportive and encouraging.

Katherine

Software Engineer

What are Optum Perks + Benefits

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