For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Summary: Responsible for managing, implementing, and executing on key projects throughout the Mountain West Region. The position provides support through representation of senior leadership interests in both internal and external initiatives, as well as the potential to represent regional strategy initiatives. This position requires a unique skill set that includes leading cross-functional leaders on complex projects, collaborating vertically and horizontally throughout the organization, understanding workflow, and creating a collaborative environment to work effectively throughout the organization to ensure alignment of strategy and approach. Accountable for supervising assigned projects and operational collaboration during implementation of new processes. Coordinates with project managers, program managers, training teams, and other stakeholders to ensure all goals and objectives are met.Primary Responsibilities:
Creates and executes Project Plans and revises appropriately to meet changing requirements and needs
Develops and maintains solid relationships with both internal/externals customers, IT, enterprise-wide business units, and senior leadership to influence project teams and gain consensus on the selection of the most viable solutions
Responsible for representing the directives of senior leadership and acts as a key liaison on cross functional projects as required
Understands and helps prioritize projects, business initiatives, and strategic plans
Acts as a centralized facilitating point for the coordination of tasks and integrated execution of key strategic initiatives and reduces activities carried out in isolation
Attends and supports all key internal meetings - deciphers critical information, investigates issues, answers critical questions, ensures timely follow up of all action items
Works through issues and roadblocks with internal and external stakeholders to reach amicable solutions that balance the needs of all parties without compromising the integrity of the agreed upon contract
Displays the ability to question assumptions or challenges the status quo, as well as understanding resistance to change in the organization and helping individuals work through it
Makes presentations to management on project updates, project cycle, and expected results. Ensures projects are completed on time and in scope. Recommends opportunities and/or action plans for improved performance based on business need
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:
3+ years of experience in project management
Experience managing projects of medium to large scope
Experience managing multiple projects at the same time (8-12 at various stages and of varying complexities)
Experience managing project teams
Experience leading or participating in process improvement initiatives
Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, OneNote -Intermediate level
Proven ability to facilitate meetings with all levels of project teams and stakeholders
Ability to travel 10%
Preferred Qualifications:
PMP or CAPM certification
Health plan, healthcare, or clinic operations experience
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter PolicyColorado, Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.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.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.