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. IN preferred.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the capturing and prioritization of project requirements
• Leads, plans, schedules, tracks, and manages project deliverables, goals, and milestones; adjusts project plans and/or resources to meet changing needs and requirements
  • Assesses risks and creates strategies for risk mitigation and project contingency planning
  • Designs and maintains technical and project documentation
  • Identifies and resolves project issues; ensures appropriate communication to project stakeholders
  • Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate
• Develops and executes stakeholder management plan
• Manages project scope and the change control process as appropriate
• Develops project plans and team assignments
  • Directs and monitors daily work of teams including progress toward goals
  • Identifies and secures resources as needed
  • Provides day-to-day direction and oversight over project engineering teams
• Develops and manages project budgets, analyzes variances, and resolves invoice issues
• In alignment with People Services, analyzes Organizational Change Management (OCM) hurdles and devises/executes plans to overcome resistance and foster adoption of project deliverables
• Delivers/coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impact the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed
• Monitors, reviews, and/or appropriately escalates functional, quality, and timeline issues
• Develops and executes procurement management plan in association with Procurement and the vendor management plan
• Implements project and quality assurance reviews in accordance with IT guidelines to ensure profitable and successful execution
• Ensures project plans and all project documents are complete, current, and appropriately stored
• Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations
• Participates in identifying and prioritizing opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise
• Keeps track of lessons learned during the life of the project and facilitates a discussion/review at the end of project as part of closing the project out
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned including but not limited to:
  • Holds/attends team meetings, phone conferences, and training as needed
  • Knows, understands, and follows teammate guidelines, employment policies, and department or company procedures

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 of Technical Project Management experience
• 2+ years project budgeting experience
• 2+ year Healthcare experience
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree or project management certification
• Healthcare Information Systems experience

Job Condition:

• Up to 50% Travel

Job requires hours that may exceed 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week during times of peak activity. Evening meetings and/or weekend work sometimes required to ensure timely project completion. Moderate to high job pressure exists in the balancing of several projects with conflicting and sometimes changing deadlines. Physical capability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
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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Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $64,800 to $116,000. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $71,400 to $127,400. 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 by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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