UMR Product Development Project Leader – Remote

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

This position will be responsible for supporting UMR UM product development and affordability initiatives, reporting to the Director of Capability Development and Project Leadership. Clinical performance is charged with effectively implementing, monitoring, and executing on programs related to driving affordability and measuring outcomes across the UMR Third Party Administration business.

 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple product development projects simultaneously
• Support project progression as needed, including but not limited to collecting and analyzing data to help stakeholders make decisions
• Anticipate requirements, identify areas for improvement, and track projects through implementation
• Distribute project updates and data to key stakeholders on a routine basis
• Lead and adapt project execution using agile or hybrid methodologies tailored to the specific product, outcome, or organizational need to include:
  • Define and manage project scope
  • Manage/Control Project Timelines and Resources
  • Manage/Control Project Financials
  • Manage Project Quality
  • Assess/Manage Project Risks/Issues
  • Manage Project Relationships and Communications

 

Soft Skills:

• Solid Relationship Builder – Skilled at influencing others through persistence, diplomacy, and trust-building
• Adaptable Prioritization – Effectively manages and reprioritizes competing demands in dynamic environments
• Exceptional Communication & Organizational Skills – Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication, time management, problem-solving, and analytical abilities while balancing multiple priorities
• Inclusive Collaboration – Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and roles
• Executive-Level Correspondence – Experienced in engaging with stakeholders at all organizational levels through clear, professional communication
• Self-Directed and Accountable – Operates independently with strong time management and a commitment to meeting deadlines
• Executive Presence and Presentation – Delivers clear, concise, and compelling presentations tailored to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Cross-Functional Influence – Effectively gains buy-in for ideas and initiatives, driving implementation across organizational boundaries

 

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:

• 5+ years of experience working in a complex matrixed work environment with competing priorities
• 3+ years of experience managing projects
• 1+ years of demonstrated experience working on product, product enhancement, innovation projects and/or creative projects
• Direct experience in UMR
• Excellent Microsoft Excel or similar program skills
• Microsoft Visio or similar program skills
• Smartsheet or similar program skills
• Solid analytical skills with the experience organizing, analyzing, QA, and disseminating significant amounts of information with attention to detail

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of project management experience
• 2+ years of data analysis and reporting experience
• Utilization Management and/or Affordability product initiative experience
• End to End clinical to claims experience
• Experience working with Agile teams

 

*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 re 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 $89,800 to $160,600 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 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.