Optum Insight Manager; IT Project & Program Management: CMS Government Sector Job in Baltimore, Maryland US


OptumInsight is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.

OptumInsight is one of the largest and fastest growing health information companies. We specialize in improving the performance of the health system by providing analytics, technology and consulting services that enable better decisions and results. We integrate workflow solutions that deliver data in real-time, and create actionable insights - processing health information that relates directly to and affects one in four patients in the U.S, one in every three Medicaid dollars and one in every five emergency room visits. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation Performance.

As a vital member of the UnitedHealth Group family, we serve customers in every segment of the health care field. This includes government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and health delivery networks, insurance providers and, of course, the diverse business divisions of UnitedHealth Group.

We have an immediate need for a Manager of IT Program and Project Management in our CMS public healthcare market sector.

Manage the design, development, implementation and on-going support of Business Intelligence solutions, primarily in the federal healthcare space.

Responsible for all aspects related to the project after contract award.

Assist in the development and/or review of proposals for new projects or changes in existing projects.

Develops and manages project schedules, project finances, customer satisfaction, adherence to contractual requirements and other matters typical of a project manager. Manages a staff (8-10 PMs) that includes technical, training, support, subject matter and other staff involved in project activities.

Serves as the primary point of contact with a customer on the project.

Requires a proven project manager with significant skills in the area of Business Intelligence solutions.

What can YOU do with the right information? At OptumInsight, the possibilities and the impact are limitless. No matter what your role is at OptumInsight, you'll be empowered to ask more questions, develop better solutions and help make the health care system greater than ever. It's always fresh. It's always exciting. And it's never been more important.

10+ years or more of IT Program Project Management in a large complex organization.

5+ year's or more strong technical knowledge of data warehousing, architecture and application development

3+ year's or more with public healthcare/goverment sector CMS

4+ year's or more managing a technical team of either developers, BA's or PMs full HR accountability (6+ or more staff)

Experience owning Program/Project budgets in the $20MM range or greater

Highly motivated and energetic with excellent management and motivational skills
Project Management Certification (PMP)
Proven experience in federal government project management of Business Intelligence projects, with a preference for large project experience
Proven experience in the healthcare space, with a preference for the federal healthcare space

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven experience in business development during the course of a project

Budgeting and ROI- excellent with Excel and other Project Tracking Tools such as MS office or Planview

Bachelor's degree required

MBA/Master's degree preferred

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.