Senior Strategic Project Manager - Individual & Family Plans -

UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

Tough challenges? We know a thing or two about those. When you're on a mission to help people live healthier lives, the stakes couldn't be higher.

The Sr. Strategic Project Manager/IEX will serve as a key team member in a new business reporting to the Sr. Director of Strategy and Project Management, in turn working closely with cross-functional leaders to define processes and implement action plans to achieve business objectives.

They will develop process maps and project management materials including project plans, risk/issues logs, and decision trackers to support strategic initiatives. We need project management expertise and experience implementing complex workstreams across multiple areas. This role requires flexibility, agility and the ability to adapt to change while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders in a highly cross-matrixed environment.

If you are located in Minnetonka, MN, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as cross-functional project management resource to help organize and execute against core business objectives
• Lead sessions with business owners and subject matter experts to define goals, understand capabilities/needs, map out processes, set key milestones and identify risks and opportunities
• Create and maintain detailed process maps that illustrate member journey steps and associated business processes
• Document scope, track business requirements, develop project plans and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive successful execution of newly mapped processes
• Proactively identify continuous improvement opportunities and work with stakeholders to address.
• Write, disseminate and maintain project status reports, agendas and meeting notes

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:

• Undergraduate degree
• 3+ years of experience in business analysis and project management
• 3+ years of synthesizing business needs, developing strategic objectives, collaboratively developing plans to reach those objectives and driving execution
• 1+ years of healthcare experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in process improvement, workflow benchmarking and/or evaluation of business processes
• Advanced proficiency with PC based software programs (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced business degree
• Experience working with other disciplines across companies, a solid team player
• Experience communicating and presenting information to internal and external customers
• Experience working productively and proactively in a dynamic, fast paced and constantly changing environment
• Experience and ability to structure own work, design and drive projects from their inception through to completion
• Experience identifying disorganization and bringing the right partners together to promote clarity of purpose
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic thinker, able to quickly grasp complex issues
• Solid problem-solving skills, utility player and ability to work independently

Careers at UnitedHealthcare Community & State. Challenge brings out the best in us. It also attracts the best. That's why you'll find some of the most amazingly talented people in health care here. We serve the health care needs of low income adults and children with debilitating illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and high-risk pregnancy. Our holistic, outcomes-based approach considers social, behavioral, economic, physical and environmental factors. Join us. Work with proactive health care, community and government partners to heal health care and create positive change for those who need it most. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado Residents Only: The salary/hourly range for Colorado residents is $94,500 to $171,700. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Job Keywords: Sr. Strategic Project Manager/IEX, UHC C&S Exchanges, Minnetonka, MN, Minnesota