Senior Project Manager - Enterprise Imaging
About the position 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. Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), is a leading information, technology-enabled health services, and software business dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone. We work with governments, employers, partners, and providers to care for over 146 million people and share a vision of a value-based system of care that provides compassionate and equitable care. With more than 190,000 people worldwide, Optum delivers intelligent, integrated solutions that help to modernize the health system and improve overall population health. This role is supporting our Enterprise Imaging team within OptumInsight. Our Technical Project Manager is responsible for the coordination and completion of projects across various functional areas for our cloud-based solutions. They will provide subject matter expertise in areas including project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, facilitation, and other areas of expertise based on established project management techniques. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Responsibilities • Manage Workstreams: Coordinate multiple workstreams within the newly created Clinical Excellence program to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines • Drive Program Success: Implement strategies to achieve program objectives, ensuring high standards of clinical excellence and continuous improvement • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clinical staff, to facilitate effective communication and project execution • Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure project continuity and success • Performance Monitoring: Track and report on project performance metrics, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders • Working on customer communication • Working on moving project forward and remaining within the timeline/budget • Making sure the work is being completed from various cross-functional teams and stepping in to direct if it is not • Tracking project progress • Helping roll out various programs Requirements • 3+ years of experience in a project management role within the healthcare industry • Experience managing multi projects simultaneously • Proven ability to work independently in driving projects from initiation to completion • Proven ability to facilitate meetings with all levels of project teams and stakeholders • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time Nice-to-haves • PMP or equivalent project management certification • 5+ years of experience in a project management role within the healthcare industry • Experience collaborating with clinicians/clinical teams and technical/IT teams • Experience with cloud hosting or working on projects with cloud-based solutions • Experience with various project management tools (i.e., Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, etc.) • Proven intermediate level knowledge of healthcare imaging, specifically radiology and cardiology • Proven advanced knowledge of the healthcare industry including clinical workflows Benefits • Comprehensive benefits package • Incentive and recognition programs • Equity stock purchase • 401k contribution Apply tot his job