Manager Project Management - Remote

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Project Manager for Sales & Distribution will be responsible for project management, process improvement, program development and program implementation. This role will use project management and process improvement discipline to analyze the current situation, develop current state vs future state process maps, identify potential solutions, and manage a project implementation plan. The Senior Project manager works in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to identify impacts, dependencies, key milestones and risks. This role requires flexibility, agility and the ability to adapt to change while maintaining solid relationships with stakeholders in a highly cross-matrixed environment.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead project teams through an organized process to align on project definition, define business goals & requirements, understand current state vs desired future state, identify & select a solution, prioritize work, set key milestones, specify tasks, manage risks and implement the project
• Collaborate with cross functional teams across the enterprise to define & implement projects
• Develop detailed project plans to execute business objectives
• Monitor the project implementation process ensuring that work is progressed as desired
• Manage resolution of project issues, risks or roadblocks
• Implement effective solutions to mitigate risk
• Ensure that all project activities comply with industry regulations and requirements
• Manage the project change control process, ensuring that changes are documented, approved, and implemented appropriately
• Communicate project status to stakeholders, sponsors and senior leaders
• Create effective and clear project communications materials including presentations, status reports and meeting notes
• Develop and maintain project artifacts including project plans, risk/issue logs and decision trackers
• Continuously improve project management processes and methodologies to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve project outcomes

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:

• 4+ years of experience in project management, product management, marketing, sales, business analysis, process improvement or business operations
• 4+ years of synthesizing business needs and implementing solutions
• 2+ years of advanced proficiency with PC based software programs (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, SharePoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare industry experience
• Proven strategic thinker who can quickly grasp complex issues and is comfortable with ambiguity
• Demonstrated solid critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced and constantly changing environment
• Proven self-starter with demonstrated ability to structure own work and drive projects from inception to completion

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. 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: 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.