Lead Program Manager - IT Healthcare Applications - Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.The purpose of the PMO is to provide the skills, processes, tools and methodology to enhance Optum’s and our customers’ ability to implement organizational strategy through successful, consistent and predictable delivery of value from project investments. Be the center of excellence for project management practices at Optum and be the sought after partner for project initiatives throughout the Health System.As a Program Management Office (PMO) Senior Program Manager within Optum, you will play a central role in the fast-paced delivery of key programs that are both cross-organization and highly visible. The PMO drives major technology programs efficiently and effectively. The role works closely with IT and Operational leaderships and external vendors such as system integrators.You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:

Set the standards and tools through which transformation program teams complete their work

Drive, track, and support the overall execution of transformation programs

Craft and manage project plans

Monitor review, and adjust project progress and timelines as needed

Ensure on time and on budget delivery of projects

Devise processes to ensure high quality delivery by internal teams and external vendors that measure the original statement of works (SOW) and project plan

Establish, lead and operate all governance committees and the associated management system used by the cross functional teams to stay aligned and collaborate internally

Build solid risk and issue management processes and associated results to track issue management and risk mitigation

Manage change orders raised including the disposition of the change order against vendor SOW and other previous agreements

Participate in end to end implementation planning including project management, issue management, communication and organizational change

Establish processes for quantitatively tracking the success of the program, including but not limited to capabilities deployed, users deployed, user satisfaction, and level of customization

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:

Bachelor’s degree

10+ years of experience in delivering ERP projects (Workday, Oracle, SAP, etc.)

7+ years of first-hand experience in leading cross functional, large scope, and highly integrated technology transformation programs in health care

Experience in leading/influencing internal and external stakeholders

Proficiency in process improvement methodologies, project management and digital applications

Demonstrated effective presentation and facilitation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA

Project management certification - PMI or other applicable/credentialed project management certifications

Experience with ServiceNow

Proven passionate about driving quality within a project organization

Demonstrated ability building trust and effective working relationships at all levels that improve team performance and deliver results

Careers with Optum . Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $101,200 to $184,000. 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 incentivesAll employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter PolicyAt 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. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.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.