Job: Sr Project Manager I (Telecommute) - US

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Jobing Description

Senior Project Manager I (PRM005)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Define, manage and implement provider reimbursement related projects (technology solutions, new system implementation, business process changes, training, migrations, etc.) in a timely and cost-effective manner.


• Manage a team that provides support around business issues, practices, procedures, new initiatives, requirements and develop creative best practice business/technical solutions.


• Lead business areas with business requirement definition and translation into technical specifications and project plans for cross-functional projects.


• Partner with IS staff in the development and approval of functional requirements and design documentation. Ensures sound business/technical strategies are employed. Manage the development of requirements, cost benefit and risk analysis and user acceptance test plans.


• Lead the team on creation of operational process improvements or establishing new processes


• Build and maintain positive client relationships.


• Highlight areas of concern or needed assistance.


• Track status of project timelines and milestones and communicates with Director and team members.


• Responsible for overall quality review of project documentation.


• Generally work is self-directed and not prescribed.


• Works with less structured, more complex issues.


• Serves as a resource to others.


• Employees in this position should have achieved certification in project management.

You're empowered to do your best by assisting with Operational Projects throughout the organization! Are you a subject matter expertise in project management, scope definition, risk identification, methodology and resource allocation or facilitation? Assist us with strategic initiatives crossing business teams and operating groups as a Senior Project Manager to coordinate and complete projects, define performance and results and manage vendors and service providers. You'll investigate non-standard requests and problems, makes presentations to senior leadership, ensure project documentation is accurate and ensure projects are completed on time and within scope. Pertinent data and facts will be reviewed to identify and solve issues and mitigate risks, prioritize your work load and work on ad hoc projects as assigned. Certification or in process of Certification for Project Management required and previous experience in a Project Management Office (PMO) is a plus.


UnitedHealthcare, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, is comprised of three specialized businesses dedicated to meeting the health care benefits needs of individuals and groups; all part of something greater, but each with a specialized focus:

UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual works with individuals, small businesses and large multi-site employers to provide innovative, affordable benefits services.

UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement is focused on serving Americans over the age of 50. It is the largest business dedicated to meeting the growing health and well-being needs of aging individuals in the nation, serving one in five Medicare beneficiaries through a comprehensive and diversified array of products and services through four industry-leading businesses.

UnitedHealthcare Community & State provides high-quality, personalized, public-sector health care programs that help local government agencies improve health outcomes for millions of children and low-income and disabled individuals at an affordable cost.

Together, we're removing the barriers that keep people from receiving the kind of quality health care that makes a difference. We focus on Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation and Performance as we empower people to achieve better health and well-being.

Come grow and thrive in our culture of innovation and ideas. Because there is no opportunity greater than the quest to help people live healthier lives.

Skills / Requirements

Requirements:

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  5+ years experience in the healthcare insurance industry with working knowledge of claims processing, eligibility, enrollment and case installation.
  


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  5+ years experience in Project Management.
  


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  Strong Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
  


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  High school diploma or GED
  

Assets:

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  Bachelor's degree
  


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  RSA, Six Sigma and/or PMP preferred.
  

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. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.