IT Manager- Deliverables and Requirements - Remote - Optum : Job Details

Principal Proj-Prgm Mgr on WV Path Integrated Eligibility project. Position is a critical resource responsible for daily management and successful delivery of project deliverables and maintaining project requirements traceability. A highly collaborative resource skilled in client management, coordinating cross functional teams, delivering quality project deliverables, and resolving issues is required to effectively support the project. A successful candidate will also have the ability to take on additional work and provide backup support for other members of the PMO team.

Youll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all contract deliverables impacted by M&O operations changes and maintenance releases are updated and approved through the project deliverable process
• Gathering and updating deliverables, project materials, project documentation, business flows, and lessons learned documents
• Maintaining the project Requirements Traceability Matrix
• Providing risk management and issue/problem resolution as required, including proactive identification of potential risks and issues
• Communicate project details effectively with both business and technical teams throughout all phases of the project
• Managing cross-functional interdependencies
• Improving processes to optimize performance and value over time
• Representing deliverables status to client and Optum leadership
• Addressing project challenges with client personnel and within Optum
• Provide backup support for other members of the PMO team

Youll 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:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• 5+ years of IT Project Management experience with large scale implementations
• 3+ years of external client facing experience
• 3+ years of working hands-on with all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle
• 2+ 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, Project, Visio)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience with an Integrated Eligibility project
• 2+ years of experience with project in the M&O phase of the project lifecycle.
• Proficiency with MS Project
• Local to Charleston, WV area, with the ability to go to the office one day a week

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Groups 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). The salary for this role will range from $110,200 to $188,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.