Strategic Project Manager | Global Stakeholder Management & Enterprise Projects

Optum; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 5,025,000 - 7,538,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Pay Levels

Retirement Plan

Medical Plan from Day 1

Job summary

Optum seeks a senior project leader to align projects with our strategic objectives and the Voice of the Customer. You will collaborate across functions to manage scope, timelines and budgets while coordinating with US clients and stakeholders during US business hours.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in program management, PMP is a plus, and a proven ability to drive cross-functional success in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of strategic project management or project management experience.
• Experience managing projects and engaging directly with US clients or stakeholders.
• Must be available to work during US business hours (full overlap).
• PMP Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Consult with stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of project scope and objectives with the organization's strategic objectives and the Voice of the Customer.
• Raise awareness of misalignment or misunderstanding of project scope and objectives with applicable stakeholders.
• Identify project duration, effort, sequence and dependencies of tasks required to meet objectives.
• Develop and contribute to project budgets and forecasts, obtaining approvals from stakeholders.
• Apply project life cycle methodologies and tools to develop, document and implement communication plans.

Skills

Strategic project management

Client engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

College degree

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

• 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. Our teams require flexibility utilizing various methodologies and tools. You'll need to 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 (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

Required Qualifications:

• College Graduate
• 7+ years of strategic project management or project management experience.
• PMP Certification is a plus
• 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).

What We Offer:

• Market Competitive Pay Levels
• Retirement Plan
• Medical Plan (HMO) from Day 1 of employment
• Dental, Medical, and Optical Reimbursements
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave Conversion
• Tuition Fee Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Performance Based Merit Increases
• Employee Recognition
• Training and Staff Development
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Volunteerism Opportunity
• All Mandatory Statutory Benefits

Who We Are:

• Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare.
• UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone.
• We’re a leading health solution and care delivery organization. Our work is complex, but our mission is simple: create a healthier world, with you at the center.
• As part of a Fortune 5 enterprise, we are improving the health care experience of over 125 million people around the world.
• Elevate your career with a leading health care company while improving lives.

Join us in evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together