Sr Marketing Communications Specialist - National Remote - #1401579

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

No industry is moving faster than health care. And no organization is better positioned to lead health care forward than Optum Rx. We’re looking for smart, enthusiastic and creative leaders, driven by a common company goal: to help people live healthier lives and to make the health system work better for everyone.

Putting the consumer at the center of everything we do is critical to our success and executing flawlessly is expected from our members and our clients. We are seeking a Project Manager as part of the OptumRx Prior Authorization Communication Operation team. This position has responsibility for the planning, managing, and executing of projects associated with Optum Rx Prior Authorization decision communication to ensure flawless content, delivery, and successful results.

The ideal candidate must have demonstrated the ability to execute against multiple projects and excel in a fast paced, results oriented work environment. Additionally, you must be highly motivated, roll up your sleeves, and collaborative partner with a passion towards producing excellence for each project.

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Accountability of the end-to-end project plan - Oversee Prior Authorization communication projects from start to finish, managing timelines and making sure that all aspects of the project are delivered on strategy, on time, and on budget
• Partner with internal cross functional teams to foster highly engaged and collaborative partnerships to achieve optimal performance and successful outcomes
• Coordinate content cleanup/consolidation efforts with partners from across the business to achieve the goal and report out on timelines
• Work closely with business unit partners to understand program goals and objectives to develop strategic and suitable project plans to achieve successful implementation and optimal results
• Manage competing priorities and timelines across the cross functional project team
• Use multiple platforms for organizing, tracking and managing projects. Create, manage, and communicate project timelines leveraging Workfront (PM Software tool)
• Schedule and facilitate project status and kickoff meetings
• Lead weekly project status meetings on progress and potential risks
• Maintain detailed project plan status and associated project plan reporting metrics
• Lead and embrace continuous improvement methodologies and drive detailed solutions to completion with minimal oversight
  
  

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

• 3+ years of project management experience
• Experience with the full suite of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Solid collaboration and relationship-building skills across a wide range of groups and functions
• Demonstrated ability to clarify, manage and prioritize several deliverables
• Demonstrates strategic thinking by using appropriate information to diagnose problems, identify root causes, and collaborate with impacted groups to drive decisions and quality results
• Proven ability to effectively shift back and forth from a variety of projects and priorities
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare experience
• PBM experience
• Workfront experience
• Proven ability to work well in a fast-paced work environment
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
  
  

The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

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