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Positions in this function facilitate and manage initiatives crossing business teams and operating groups to coordinate projects, define performance, and drive results. Investigate non–standard requests and problems, complete projects on time and within scope, and make presentations to leadership.

Positions in this function lead strategic initiatives among business teams and operating groups, up through the COO level, defining performance and goal execution. Be a subject matter expert on scope definition, risk identification, methodology and resource allocation. Identify and facilitate efficiency projects, determine timeframes, staffing and resource requirements, and lead others to make meaningful process improvements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead projects engaging business teams up through the COO level and external government contacts and vendors
• Facilitate and contribute to the development of program or project scope statements with applicable stakeholders (e.g., program/project charter, Statement of Work, Business Vision Document)
• Lead and coordinate projects that span multi-departmental and cross-functional areas
• Identify project duration, effort, sequence, and dependencies of tasks required to meet applicable project objectives
• Monitor and document project milestones and outcomes throughout the project lifecycle to ensure adherence to established quality standards
• Develop, communicate, and implement programs and project risk/issue management plans and strategies
• Develop and implement contingency and recovery plans when deliverables are missed (e.g., identify critical path, document, and plan for getting back on project schedule)
• Collect and analyze detailed project requirements and develop functional specifications
• Create, monitor, and update project plans for projects, keeping team members informed
• Network with all insurance sales, medical management, and operations departments including Billing, Enrollment and Eligibility, Customer Relations, Member Services, Grievance and Appeals, Claims and HCSA to implement business plan initiatives
• Interface with operations on business system needs
  

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
• 3+ years of experience planning, scheduling, and tracking projects in Microsoft Project and Excel
• 3+ years utilizing the ability to influence without authority
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree
• PMP Certification
• 2+ years developing presentations for higher level audiences
• Managed Care Experience
  

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

Careers at UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual. We all want to make a difference with the work we do. Sometimes we're presented with an opportunity to make a difference on a scale we couldn't imagine. Here, you get that opportunity every day. As a member of one of our elite teams, you'll provide the ideas and solutions that help nearly 25 million customers live healthier lives. You'll help write the next chapter in the history of health care. And you'll find a wealth of open doors and career paths that will take you as far as you want to go. Go further. This is your life's best work.(sm)

Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Nevada residents is $90,500 to $161,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

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

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.