Sr. Project Manager - Remote

Optum Insight is 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, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and 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.

The Senior Project Manager leads complex cross-functional initiatives, driving alignment, execution, and outcomes across operational, technical, and business teams. They manage larger-scale work than PRM004, operate with greater autonomy, and influence strategic decisions.

You'll enjoy 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 large-scale, multi-workstream initiatives with broad operational or organizational impact
• Develop program-level roadmaps, charters, and long-range work strategies; ensure alignment to organizational objectives and operational constraints
• Advanced risk management, stakeholder alignment, and decision support. Anticipate cross-program bottlenecks; develop and lead mitigation plans to maintain project flow and accelerate value delivery
• Conduct structured impact assessments for scope, timeline, and resource changes, ensuring downstream functions are informed and aligned
• Partner with leaders to ensure alignment to business strategy
• Facilitate planning, milestone reviews, and cross-team collaboration
• Own delivery metrics (cycle time, throughput, quality, SLA compliance) and develop performance dashboards to support operational visibility
• Mentor junior PMs and guide teams on best practices
• Serve as a subject-matter expert in PM capability development, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives, including mentoring and training peers
• Support change management and organizational readiness activities, including leading testing oversight, ensuring functional, data, system, and end to end validation meets operational and compliance expectations
• Support client calls as needed
• Additional ancillary responsibilities surrounding the facilitation and success of a medical record retrieval program
• You'll be 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 as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing medium-to-large projects
• 2+ years of experience managing Medicare risk adjustment projects
• 2+ years of payer client facing experience
• 2+ years of experience facilitating multi-level stakeholder communications, executive milestone meetings reviews, and client calls
• 2+ years of experience driving decisions, mitigate risks, and ensure project flow

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in enterprise environments or matrixed structures

Experience leading a rigorous medical record retrieval and coding program

Familiarity with CMS guidelines and risk adjustment submission requirements

*All employees working remotely will be required to 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 $91,700 - $163,700 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.