Technical Project Manager - Remote

Optum; City of Pewaukee (WI); Remote; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

Optum is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead medium to large IT initiatives within Optum Technology. You will drive project lifecycle management from planning through implementation and readiness, collaborating with business, technology, and vendor partners to align with strategy.

The role offers remote work from anywhere in the U.S., with in-office requirements in certain markets. Responsibilities include shaping project plans, budgets, schedules, and risk logs to ensure successful

Qualifications

• 2+ years leading medium to large IT projects.
• 2+ years in healthcare technology environment.
• 2+ years leadership experience overseeing cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large IT projects across full lifecycle using established methodologies, governance, and tools.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, resources, risk logs, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Gather requirements from business and technology stakeholders and translate into structured plans.
• Oversee project financials including capital and operating budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking.
• Evaluate solutions, support vendor selection, contract alignment, and third-party implementations.
• Facilitate cross-functional sessions, stakeholder reviews, risk assessments, and status reporting.
• Manage customer expectations and proactively address risks, issues, and blockers.
• Support operational readiness, QA, business process improvements, and transition to support teams.
• Mentor associate PMs and promote project management best practices.

Skills

IT project management

Healthcare IT

Stakeholder management

Budget & forecasting

Job description

OptumInsightis improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, andultimately consumers. Our deepexpertisein the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management,qualityand revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Technical Project Manager within Optum Technology, you will lead medium to large IT projects with budgets up to $1 million, driving project lifecycle management from initial planning through implementation and operational readiness. You will collaborate closely with business, technology, and vendor partners to define project scope, structure project schedules, manage allocated resources, oversee budgets, and mitigate delivery risks. In this role, you will help advance our technology infrastructure and healthcare solution delivery, ensuring successful project outcomes aligned with business strategy and stakeholder expectations.

You'llenjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large IT projects across the full project lifecycle using established project management methodologies, governance processes, and tools
• Develop, maintain, and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, risk logs, dependency maps, and project deliverables
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business objectives into structured, actionable project plans
• Oversee project financials, including capital and operating budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, and financial performance reporting
• Evaluate technical and business solutions, supporting vendor selection, contract alignment, and third-party technology implementations
• Facilitate cross-functional working sessions, stakeholder reviews, risk assessment meetings, and status reporting
• Manage customer and stakeholder expectations while proactively addressing project risks, issues, and delivery blockers
• Support operational readiness, quality assurance, business process improvement, and seamless transition of delivered solutions into operational support teams
• Mentor associate-level Project Managers and champion consistent project management standards and best practices across the team

You'llbe 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 asprovidedevelopment for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive IT project management experience leading technology implementations or process improvement initiatives
• 2+ years of project management experience within a healthcare technology or related healthcare environment
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional project teams and stakeholder relationships
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues, dependencies, and cross-functional deliverables

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Healthcare IT applications, IT infrastructure, cloud/platform infrastructure, network & telecommunications, cybersecurity, or Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Experience with Service Management, Operational Readiness, vendor/third-party implementations, or business process improvement
• Experience managing project financials, vendor relationships, contracts, and technology implementations
• All employees working remotely will berequiredto adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.