As a Technical Project Manager within Optum Technology, you will lead medium to large IT projects with budgets up to $1 million, driving project lifecycle management from initial planning through implementation and operational readiness. You will collaborate closely with business, technology, and vendor partners to define project scope, structure project schedules, manage allocated resources, oversee budgets, and mitigate delivery risks. In this role, you will help advance our technology infrastructure and healthcare solution delivery, ensuring successful project outcomes aligned with business strategy and stakeholder expectations.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:- Lead medium to large IT projects across the full project lifecycle using established project management methodologies, governance processes, and tools
- Develop, maintain, and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, risk logs, dependency maps, and project deliverables
- Partner with business and technology stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business objectives into structured, actionable project plans
- Oversee project financials, including capital and operating budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, and financial performance reporting
- Evaluate technical and business solutions, supporting vendor selection, contract alignment, and third-party technology implementations
- Facilitate cross-functional working sessions, stakeholder reviews, risk assessment meetings, and status reporting
- Manage customer and stakeholder expectations while proactively addressing project risks, issues, and delivery blockers
- Support operational readiness, quality assurance, business process improvement, and seamless transition of delivered solutions into operational support teams
- Mentor associate-level Project Managers and champion consistent project management standards and best practices across the team
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: - 2+ years of progressive IT project management experience leading technology implementations or process improvement initiatives
- 2+ years of project management experience within a healthcare technology or related healthcare environment
- 2+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional project teams and stakeholder relationships
- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues, dependencies, and cross-functional deliverables
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with Healthcare IT applications, IT infrastructure, cloud/platform infrastructure, network & telecommunications, cybersecurity, or Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Experience with Service Management, Operational Readiness, vendor/third-party implementations, or business process improvement
- Experience managing project financials, vendor relationships, contracts, and technology implementations
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
