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Optum ยท 10 hours ago

Senior Manager, Technical Project or Program Management - Remote

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$113K/yr - $193K/yr
date5+ years exp

Optum is a global leader in health care innovation, focused on developing cutting-edge solutions to improve health systems. The Senior Manager, Technical Project or Program Management will define work strategies, oversee planning and execution, and ensure technology solutions align with business strategies while providing leadership to the team.

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Responsibilities

Define work strategies, aligning these with resources and desired client outcomes, and overseeing planning and execution of the work
Ensure technology solutions are managed to support business strategies, often working with senior management
Direct the integration of technical aspects of all related projects/programs
Conduct analyses, needs assessments, and cost/benefit assessments and helping to broker other technology services
Monitor financials to ensure budget compliance
Release management
Provide leadership to and is accountable for the performance of managers and/or senior level professional staff
Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks
Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation

Qualification

Release managementALMProject managementService NowHealthcare ITClient communicationInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving mindset

Required

Undergraduate degree or 10+ years of equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in the following: ALM, release management, project management, state government engagements, client communication, Service Now

Preferred

Experience in healthcare IT environment
Child support and incident remediation knowledge
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively cross-functionally
Demonstrated problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution

Company

Optum

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Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
dateFounded in 2011
location
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.optum.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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