Senior Project Manager II - Remote

Requisition Number: 2348233
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.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Forecasting & Budget Management
  • 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
• Change Control & Contract Management
  • 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
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • 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
• Quality, Compliance & Detail Orientation
  • 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

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:

• 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
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 $112,700 to $193,200 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.