Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. As a Principal Technical Project-Program Manager, you will lead projects and programs from initiation to successful release, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project execution and financial performance align with business priorities.
Responsibilities
- Prepares project plans and drives the project from planning to implementation to production release
- Manages project schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklists, and project scheduling software
- Monitors and reports on project progress to senior management
- Proactively identifies and mitigates project risks and issues
- Ensures we are accounting for critical dependencies within the project
- Collaborates with the other team members throughout the development lifecycle, including working closely with Product Managers, Data Science, and Engineering team members to ensure the set of activities required to release a product is adequately planned and managed
- Accepts ownership for taking on new problems and challenges and proactively explores opportunities to add value to the overall effort within the OIT&E organization
- Develop and maintain program resource forecasts, ensuring alignment between delivery plans, capacity, and funding assumptions
- Monitor Capital and Operating (O&M) expenditures against plan; analyze variances and provide clear reporting to stakeholders
- Partner with finance teams to support forecast cycles, budget planning, and investment tracking for technology initiatives
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
Skills
- High School Diploma/GED
- 8+ years of experience in a project or program management role on software development projects
- 8+ years of experience delivering projects and programs in a matrixed environment
- 8+ years of working experience in project management tools like JIRA, MS Project, Rally or similar
- 6+ years of experience in change management and proactive risk management
- 8+ years of experience with resource forecasting, capacity planning, and Capital/O&M financial tracking
- 4+ years of experience in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, automation, and dashboard creation
- Proven track record in managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to work well with management teams, staff, and internal and external customers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong persuasion and negotiation skills, including conflict resolution skills
- Ability to demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
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