Project Manager
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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 Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Upon commencement of the role, the Transition project manager will be responsible for the creation and delivery of the Social Services Data Warehouse (SSDW) Transition plan. The Transition PM will lead a team that documents business processes, technical architecture, and reporting being produced by the current state SSDW, with the ultimate goal being the complete takeover and assimilation of the SSDW system, processes, and resources. After successfully transitioning the SSDW, the Transition Project Manager will move into a Deputy Account Manager/Operations Lead role. If you are located in Indianapolis, Indiana, you will have the flexibility to work from home and the office in this hybrid role* as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for leading a team of Project Managers Utilizing organizational resources appropriately Ability to operate independently and with little direction Managing multiple technical projects across the enterprise data warehouse Management of key projects to ensure successful completion Anticipating issues and acting proactively to address potential issues Gathering and updating Deliverables, project materials, project documentation, business flows, and lessons learned documents Speaking to details of the project to both the business and technical teams from beginning to end of all projects Obtaining maximum value from Information Technology project management services Managing cross-functional interdependencies Improving processes to optimize performance and value over time Providing risk management and issue/problem resolution as required Defining work strategies, aligning these with resources and desired client outcomes, and overseeing planning and execution of the work Ensuring technology solutions are managed to support business strategies, often working with senior management Directing the integration of technical aspects of all related projects/programs Conducting analyses, needs assessments, and cost/benefit assessments and helping to broker other technology services Tracking and monitoring financials to ensure budget compliance 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: 5+ years of IT Project Management experience 5+ years of client facing experience 5+ years of working hands-on with all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle Hybrid work environment – some face-to-face time with the customer is required Legally authorized to work in the US without any restrictions. Proof will be required Preferred Qualifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification SAFe Certification 5+ years of experience in project management for a State Medicaid Agency or a large healthcare management organization Proficiency with MS Office (Including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access), MS Project, MS Visio 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.