Strategic Health Implementation Leader

UnitedHealth Group; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group’s Optum unit in the Philippines seeks an implementation-focused Project Manager to guide complex programs from initiation to delivery. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across functions, align work with strategic objectives, and manage cross-team dependencies in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The role requires seven-plus years of project management experience, an undergraduate degree, and the ability to work during U.S.

business hours. PMP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of project management experience.
• Proven ability to manage client engagements of moderate complexity and scope.
• Must be available to work during U.S. business hours (full overlap).

Responsibilities

• Consult with stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of program/project scope and objectives with the organization's strategic objectives and the Voice of the Customer
• Raise awareness of any misalignment or misunderstanding of project scope and objectives with applicable stakeholders
• Identify project duration, effort, sequence and dependencies of tasks required to meet applicable project objectives
• Develop/contribute to project budgets and forecasts, obtaining approvals from applicable stakeholders
• Apply project life cycle methodology and tools as you develop, document and implement project communication plans
• The most challenging part of this role? Effectively working with multiple project teams and stakeholders on project implementations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Client engagement

US business hours

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

UnitedHealth Group’s Optum unit in the Philippines seeks an implementation-focused Project Manager to guide complex programs from initiation to delivery. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across functions, align work with strategic objectives, and manage cross-team dependencies in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The role requires seven-plus years of project management experience, an undergraduate degree, and the ability to work during U.S.

business hours. PMP certification is preferred.