Job Category:
Project/Program Management
Reference Code:
312596
Position Type:
Full Time, Employee
UnitedHealth Group is among the most ambitious Fortune 25 companies you'll ever meet. Through our family of businesses, we're working to make the health care system perform better for more people, in more ways than ever.

Simply put, we think the entire system can be greater than it's ever been. And that drives us to work harder, aim higher, and expect more from one another.

Here, you'll be empowered to make an immediate impact for millions of others. And you'll achieve more than you ever expected. How does that fit with your plans?
Senior Project Manager II - minneapolis, MN 55401
UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.

UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow. 
 
Already Fortune 25, we are totally focused on innovation and change.  We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.
 
Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.
 
Responsibilities for this mission critical role include the coordination and completion of projects across various functional areas, including subject matter expertise in the areas of project management, project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation and facilitation.

 
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Develop project plan based on timing needs of program owner.

  • Directing and facilitating the project team.

  • Tracking and driving toward all project milestones.

  • Communicate project road blocks / issues and develop mitigation strategies.

  • Communicate operational best practices in order to bring consistency to future implementations. 

  • Utilize standard project management tools. 

  • Manage issues log through mitigation.

  • Develop control plans to hand-off program to larger organization.

 Competencies:
  • Demonstrates capability to get results in a complex, often ambiguous environment.

  • Capable of managing a variety of complex issues while driving momentum of key projects.

  • Establishes trust and credibility at all levels of the organization.

  • Capable of using operational excellence / Six Sigma tools and methodologies

  • Ability to work effectively in a virtual environment.

  • Understand claim reimbursement issues and work through solutions.

  • Background in data analysis and use of spreadsheet applications to summarize results.

  • Creative thinker

  • Strong interpersonal skills


  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in business, finance, health care administration or related field. 

  • Strong strategic focus combined with operational, analytical and project management skills.

  • Advance project management and skills training.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Good team player and leader. Ability to mentor and coach.

  • Ability to assess problems and implement solutions based on data analysis / facts.

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.

  • Ability to work in a complex matrix environment.

  • Ability to direct project outcome based on long term business objectives.

  • Broad knowledge of system and technology alternatives

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V


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



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