Technical Project Consultant-Resource forecasting, Capacity planning, Capital/O&M financial tracking
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.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end delivery of technology projects, including scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and milestone tracking
- Develop and maintain resource forecasts aligned to delivery plans and planning increments
- Track and reconcile Capital and O&M actuals against forecasts; analyze variances and prepare clear, finance-ready explanations
- Support enterprise forecast cycles (e.g., 2+10, 5+7) through accurate inputs, updates, and coordination with finance partners
- Build and maintain Excel-based dashboards and reports covering forecasts, actuals, run rates, trends, and variances
- Automate recurring reporting and analysis using advanced Excel techniques (e.g., Power Query, structured templates)
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings, forecast reviews, and governance forums; document decisions, actions, and drive closure
- Partner with technology, product, finance, and operations stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely issue resolution
- Ensure accurate project setup and time-accounting alignment to support financial reporting integrity.
- Leverage Copilot and enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline reporting, summarize meetings, draft updates, and improve productivity
- Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degrees & 5+ years of experience in technology project or program management
- Demonstrated experience with resource forecasting, capacity planning, and Capital/O&M financial tracking
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, automation, and dashboard creation
- Proven solid written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Experience using PPM Optics (PPMO) for project setup, time tracking, or financial reporting
- Experience working in large-scale technology or healthcare environments
- Familiarity with enterprise time-accounting and contractor tracking processes (e.g., Fieldglass)
- Exposure to enterprise financial planning cycles such as 2+10 and 5+7
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Skills Required
- Bachelors degrees & 5+ years of experience in technology project or program management
- Demonstrated experience with resource forecasting, capacity planning, and Capital/O&M financial tracking
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, automation, and dashboard creation
- Proven solid written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple plan types with employer HSA contributions, in‑network preventive care at 100%, and included 24/7 virtual visits, alongside dental and vision options. This breadth allows predictable copay choices or tax‑advantaged HSA designs to fit different usage needs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match eligibility and full vesting over time plus an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a discount. Together these elements support long‑term savings and ownership.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include six weeks paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and subsidized Bright Horizons back‑up care. Emotional well‑being resources like a premium Calm subscription and a 24/7 EAP complement these supports.
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What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.
