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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start
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We are looking for a self-starter with a passion for project management, data, and technology to join the Digital Analytics team within the Optum Consumer Office. You will work in a dynamic environment with teams focused on using digital products to improve consumer experiences across healthcare. The ideal candidate has experience with project management, works well in matrixed organization, and is an effective problem solver and communicator.
This role will be responsible for supporting the implementation of a digital analytics on Optum’s leading consumer applications. The position will partner with product, analytics, and engineering teams in the Optum Consumer Office to project manage digital analytics implementations.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables, executing against deadlines and reporting progress throughout the project lifecycle
- Support resource assignment and capacity planning
- Develop solid relationships with business and technical stakeholders
- Manage and coordinate communications among all applicable stakeholders including weekly standups and intake review
- Identify potential project risks and implement appropriate courses of action to mitigate risk and develop strategies to mitigate future risks
- Assess and interpret customer needs and requirements
- Identify and solve a range of problems within area of expertise
- Ensure processes and procedures are documented and up to date and lead process improvement initiatives where appropriate
- Be an expert on process and teamwork. Mentor, coach, and support project teams on project management capabilities
- Manage multiple projects, with multiple remote teams, simultaneously
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 project management experience working with large, distributed teams
- 3+ years of experience with project managements tools (e.g. Rally, Jira, Workfront)
- 3+ years of experience with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with consumer applications and digital customer experience
- Experience working with development sprints and timelines, especially in relation to digital analytics implementations
- Demonstrated ability to work with and within cross-functional teams
- Proven solid organization skills and proven excellence in problem-solving, communication, and follow-through
- 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
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.
