Technology Project Consultant

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum Global Solutions (Philippines) Inc. is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead end-to-end healthcare projects. You will define scope, craft detailed plans, and coordinate clinical, administrative, and IT teams to deliver compliant, on-time solutions.

Strong Agile experience and cross-functional leadership are essential to drive successful client initiatives. Join a global care-advancing team with robust collaboration, governance, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, information technology, or related field.
• Licenses/Certifications.
• 7+ years of progressive experience managing IT projects and/or process improvement teams.
• 3+ years of IT project management experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Experience with project management tools such as MS Project or ServiceNow.
• Experience in Agile practices across teams or organizations.
• Solid understanding of Agile principles and SDLC concepts.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and work with onshore clients.
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Customer-service oriented and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end projects (clinical and non-clinical) for client initiatives.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables per healthcare regulations.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Identify risks and create mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with clinical, administrative, and IT teams to gather requirements.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation for audits and compliance.
• Facilitate meetings and ensure progress transparency.
• Adhere to employment contracts, company policies, and directives.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Agile experience

Healthcare domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

ServiceNow

Job description

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities

• Person will be responsible for managing end-to-end projects (clinical and non-clinical) running for the client's initiatives
• Will be responsible of defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with healthcare regulations and organizational goals
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation
• Identify risks and create mitigation strategies
• Will be responsible for collaborating with clinical, administrative, and IT teams to gather requirements
• Provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders
• Maintain documentation for audits and compliance
• Facilitate meetings and ensure transparency in progress tracking
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, information technology, or related field
• Licenses/Certifications
• 7+ years of progressive experience managing IT project and/or other process improvement teams and implementations
• 3+ years of experience in IT project management, preferably in healthcare
• Good experience of any of the project management tool e.g. MS Project, ServiceNow
• Experience in Agile practices across teams or organizations
• Solid understanding of Agile principles, frameworks, and best practices
• Basic understanding of the IT infrastructure/SDLC
• Proven solid team-oriented skills and ability to lead cross functional teams
• Proven solid communication skills. Must have prior experience working with onshore clients
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks
• Proven to be oriented to customer service and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent certification
• Agile experience
• Familiarity with HIPAA or other compliance standards

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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