Principal Technical Project - Program Manager

About the role

Pursue your passion and potential at Edin Prairie, Minnesota. Join Optum, a global organization dedicated to improving health outcomes through technology and care.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and programs from initiation to successful release
• Manage project schedule and task details using project management tools
• Monitor and report on project progress to senior management
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues
• Ensure critical dependencies are accounted for within the project
• Collaborate with team members throughout the development lifecycle, including working closely with Product Managers, Data Science, and Engineering team members
• Develop and maintain program resource forecasts, ensuring alignment between delivery plans, capacity, and funding assumptions
• Monitor Capital and Operating (O&M) expenditures against plan; analyze variances and provide clear reporting to stakeholders
• Partner with finance teams to support forecast cycles, budget planning, and investment tracking for technology initiatives
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 8+ years of experience in a project or program management role on software development projects
• 8+ years of experience delivering projects and programs in a matrixed environment
• 8+ years of working experience in project management tools like JIRA, MS Project, Rally or similar
• 6+ years of experience in change management and proactive risk management
• 8+ years of experience with resource forecasting, capacity planning, and Capital/O&M financial tracking
• 4+ years of experience in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, automation, and dashboard creation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 8+ years of experience in a project or program management role on software development projects
• 8+ years of experience delivering projects and programs in a matrixed environment
• 8+ years of experience in project management tools like JIRA, MS Project, Rally or similar
• 6+ years of experience in change management and proactive risk management
• 8+ years of experience with resource forecasting, capacity planning, and Capital/O&M financial tracking
• 4+ years of experience in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, automation, and dashboard creation

Skills

• Proven track record in managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to work well with management teams, staff, and internal and external customers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong persuasion and negotiation skills, including conflict resolution skills
• Ability to demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

Pay

The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment.

Schedule

Location: Remote Nationwide

Benefits

• Life
• Emotional
• Physical
• Financial