Technical Project Manager - Remote Nationwide

Optum; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 71,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in healthcare seeks a Technical Project Manager for a remote role. The position involves planning and executing technical projects, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. With a focus on health optimization, you'll contribute to enhancing healthcare delivery through innovative technology solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in project management or a related role.
• 1+ years of experience with Scrum and agile methodologies.
• 1+ years of experience with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of technical projects.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups and sprint planning.

Skills

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Jira

Trello

Job description

Technical Project Manager - Remote Nationwide

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Technical Project Manager - Remote Nationwide

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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.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of technical projects
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning and retrospectives
• Track project progress and report on key metrics
• Identify and mitigate risks to project timelines and deliverables
• Support the development and maintenance of project documentation
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates and gather requirements
• Foster a collaborative and agile work environment
  
  

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 1+ years of experience in project management or a related role
• 1+ years of experience and familiarity with Scrum and agile methodologies
• 1+ years of experience and general knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello)
  
  

Soft Skills

• Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and methodologies
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
  
  

The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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 the volume of applicants.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is 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 is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

#RPO #GREEN

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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