Strategic Project Manager — Global Health Tech Delivery

Optum, a UnitedHealth Group Company; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking an implementation-focused Project Manager in the Philippines to drive complex program work with US clients. The role requires 7–10 years of PM experience, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to coordinate across multiple teams while aligning with business objectives.

Candidates should be available for US business hours and hold an undergraduate degree; PMP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.
• 7 to 10 years of project management experience.
• Experience managing projects and engaging directly with US clients or stakeholders in a client-facing capacity.
• 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.
• Drive collaboration in a cross-matrix environment leveraging your ability to build relationships and keep on track with the project scope and timeline.
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Client engagement

US client liaison

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree

PMP Certification

Job description

Optum is seeking an implementation-focused Project Manager in the Philippines to drive complex program work with US clients. The role requires 7–10 years of PM experience, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to coordinate across multiple teams while aligning with business objectives.

Candidates should be available for US business hours and hold an undergraduate degree; PMP certification is preferred.