Senior Project Manager II - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Nashville, TN

2d•$112,700 - $193,200•Remote

About The Position

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 to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This dual-role position requires a strategic thinker with advanced forecasting, budgeting, and contractual management capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of managing project forecasts and budgets, contract requirements, demonstrated experience drafting legal and operational documents, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across a matrixed organization. This role ensures financial planning is accurate, contractual obligations are met and change control processes are executed with precision and compliance. 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. 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.

Requirements

PMP Certification
7+ years of experience as lead project manager for large scale development, preferably for State Government Medicaid Integrated Eligibility projects
5+ years of experience in forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, or contract management
3+ years of experience working with contractual language, scope management, and change control processes
2+ years of experience drafting Statements of Work, Change Requests, or similar formal documents
Proven excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven high attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
Proven ability to work effectively across diverse teams in a matrix environment
Proven solid communication and interpersonal skills
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and present financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses
Partner with cross-functional teams to collect, validate, and interpret operational and financial data
Ensure forecasting accuracy through continuous monitoring, modeling, and adjustment of assumptions based off input from team leaders
Support long-range planning and monthly forecast revisions
Lead the end-to-end change control process for enhancements, ensuring compliance with contractual and organizational requirements
Draft and manage legal and operational documents including Change Requests (CRs), Statements of Work (SOWs), amendments, and contract-related correspondence
Review contracts to ensure adherence to scope, performance obligations, pricing structures, and service levels
Serve as the primary liaison for change control activities across internal stakeholders and external partners
Work collaboratively in a matrix environment with operations, finance, legal, program management, and other business units
Ensure alignment of financial, contractual, and operational deliverables
Act as a subject matter expert in forecasting and change control practices
Maintain detailed documentation and audit trails related to forecasts, decisions, and change control actions
Ensure all deliverables are accurate, timely, and compliant with internal controls and audit standards
Demonstrate solid attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities