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** **Primary Responsibilities:** + Lead efforts to plan, execute, and monitor multiple concurrent IT projects from initiation to close + Create high-level plans that capture the business case, scope, timeline, RACI, budget, and resource requirements + Collaborate with IT leadership to develop and monitor project budgets + Work with project stakeholders to gather detailed project requirements to ensure overall quality of delivery + Facilitate working session with project team members to develop detailed project schedules (Dates, Durations, Dependencies, & Owners) + Monitor and report on project status (Quality, Schedule, Scope, & Budget) using standardized templates and forms + Proactively identify and monitor potential risks and issues to develop and implement mitigation or remediation plans + Work with project management team members to identify and manage high-level project interdependencies + Demonstrate commitment to maintaining stakeholder satisfaction levels through prompt well-articulated communication + Represent the department’s capabilities and mission effectively to internal and external stakeholders + Participate in the continuous development of Project Management policies and standard operating procedures + Identify opportunities to enhance and bring efficiency to project management processes + Participate in departmental workgroups to develop IT culture and identity + Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so 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:** + High School Diploma/GED (or higher) + 5+ years of experience in managing complex IT projects + Networking, Experience with Cisco Routers/Switches, Telco vendor management, good communication skills + Expert level of proficiency with Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint) + Advanced/solid knowledge of business analysis principles, techniques, and tools **Preferred Qualifications:** + PMP Certification  + Experience managing projects in the healthcare industry  + Able to work in a fast-paced IT environment, with multiple complex and competing priorities + Able to demonstrate solid communication skills when interacting with all levels of the organization + Demonstrate relationship savvy in building effective, trusted advisor relationships with business partners and IT alike using effective relationship-building, negotiation, mediation, and influencing skills + Able to demonstrate a high degree of accountability and willingness to take ownership of work activities and ensure that they are completed in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner + Demonstrate solid time and priority management skills + Solid problem-solving skills and ability to understand complex IT and operational needs to drive value to the business _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._ _Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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._ _Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2025 Optum Global Solutions (Philippines) Inc. All rights reserved._