Job title: Principal Technology Program Manager (TPM) – Remote
Company: UnitedHealth Group
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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Optum AI is chartered to drive value on high impact enterprise AI problems, democratize AI through the enterprise ML platform, accelerate the adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) and drive Responsible AI. Projecting to deliver $8.4B of benefit value over the next 5 years through these efforts as well as reduce risk through safe, accurate, and unbiased AI, this is a key focus of the enterprise.You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:
- Program Development and Planning:
- Lead the delivery and planning of healthcare AI/ML programs, aligning them with organizational objectives and healthcare regulations
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, administrators, and stakeholders to define program goals, milestones, and deliverables
- Strategic Leadership:
- Provide strategic leadership for healthcare AI/ML programs, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and vision
- Identify opportunities for program expansion, improvement, and innovation to enhance outcomes and organizational impact
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Build and lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration among AI/ML data science and engineering teams, project managers, and other stakeholders
- Coordinate efforts to integrate program activities with existing healthcare services and initiatives
- Budget and Resource Management:
- Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and adherence to fiscal guidelines
- Allocate resources effectively to optimize program outcomes while maintaining compliance with healthcare financial regulations
- Communication and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Act as the primary point of contact for program-related communications, ensuring clear and consistent messaging to internal and external stakeholders
- Engage with AI/ML teams and partners to enhance program visibility and support
- Quality Assurance and Compliance:
- Oversee program activities to ensure adherence to standardized delivery processes
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals and regulatory experts to implement and maintain program-specific best practices
- Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Implement monitoring and evaluation processes to assess program effectiveness and impact
- Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement
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:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or 4+ years of equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of experience in large project / program management delivery
- 3+ years of leadership and strategic planning skills with a focus on healthcare program development
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in Program Management (e.g., PgMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) with a healthcare focus
- Experience in managing complex healthcare programs or healthcare system integration projects
- Experience with AI/ML project delivery
- Experienced with project management tools and software
- Familiarity with healthcare technology and data analytics
- Solid communication and interpersonal abilities, especially in engaging diverse healthcare stakeholders
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. 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.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 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.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.#letsgrow
Expected salary: $104700 – 190400 per year
Location: Eden Prairie, MN
Job date: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:00:10 GMT
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