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Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.

Quality Project Manager - Remote

Project ManagerProject ManagerOtherRemoteMid LevelTeam 160,000Since 2011Company Site

Location

Minnesota

Posted

100 days ago

Salary

$72.8K - $130K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishSmartsheetMicrosoft WordExcel

Job Description

Quality Project Manager - Remote

Optum

Requisition Number: 2344427 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Position in this function is responsible for managing, implementing, and executing on key projects throughout Quality. The position provides support through representation of senior leadership interests in both internal and external initiatives, and in some cases is an active team member on Quality strategy initiatives. The Project Manager provides business support, manages quality improvement and implementation projects, facilitates meetings and manages documents and workflows. The Project Manager will identify project planning and prioritization, documentation of project timelines/accountability by working with cross-functional teams and leadership, staff and/or stakeholders to achieve stated project goals and deliverable. Accountable for supervising assigned projects and operational collaboration during implementation of new processes. Coordinates with project managers, program managers, business analysts, training teams, and other stakeholders to ensure all goals and objectives are met. 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: Manages and completes moderately complex projects, business analysis and quality improvement tasks across various functional areas that support Quality initiatives Manages projects through all phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitor & control, and close Identify project duration, effort, sequence, and dependencies of tasks required to meet applicable project objectives Develops and maintains detailed project plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Ensures that project schedules include all tasks and activities necessary to achieve project objectives and that all project deliverables are identified and on track throughout the project lifecycle and take appropriate action when needed Leverage change management processes to drive effective project execution Develop, document, and implement project communication plans (e.g., stakeholder communications) throughout the project lifecycle Ensure that all project deliverables are in compliance with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., data security, federal/state regulatory requirements) Required Qualifications: PMP Certification, Lean, Six Sigma or other certification in project management 3+ years of experience with project management or process improvement initiatives 3+ years associated business experience with health care industry SmartSheet experience Experience maintaining motivation to accomplish goals under stringent timelines Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to successfully conceptualize an initiative, develop a plan and execute the plan through implementation Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Outlook Preferred Qualifications: Medical/clinic background HEDIS/ Star experience Working knowledge of Share Point *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 to $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. 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. 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. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law 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.

Job Requirements

  • Ensure seamless transition from project implementation to the business
  • Tracks and reports on initiative and project status to colleagues and senior management
  • Organizes and facilitates strategic business meetings with business units, project teams, and appropriate leadership
  • Ensure that new/revised business processes/procedures are documented/updated/approved, as needed (e.g., process flows, SOPs, workflows)
  • Prepares review documentation including Microsoft Visio process maps and PowerPoint presentations
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned
  • 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.

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