Senior Technical Project Manager - Remote or Hybrid in MN or DC

Requisition Number: 2347948
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.
The Enterprise Information Security (EIS) team is responsible for cybersecurity across our organization. We support our business and members by reducing risk, rapidly responding to threats, focusing on business resiliency and securing new acquisitions.
We're looking for a senior Project Manager (GL28) to drive complex, cross functional security initiatives that reduce material cyber risk and strengthen enterprise capabilities. You'll lead multiple projects end to end - from intake and scoping to delivery and operational handoff - partnering closely with ESRO leaders, Optum Tech, and business stakeholders.
You're an outcomes focused PM who can lead (not just administer), tailor the delivery approach (Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall), manage risk and dependencies, and communicate crisply to executives and delivery teams.
If you are located in MN or DC, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Own delivery end to end: stand up the project charter, integrated plan & milestones, RACI, RAID/dependency register, comms plan, and change/decision log; keep artifacts current and auditable
• Drive execution & governance: run weekly cadences, clear blockers, manage scope/schedule/cost, and prepare transparent status that ties to OKRs and executive reporting
• Manage risk & compliance: ensure GRC evidence and control standards are met; partner with security architecture/policy to embed compliance and readiness in the plan
• Financial stewardship: coordinate funding requests, forecast/budget alignment, and vendor/professional services tracking; surface trade offs early
• Service transition: plan for operational handoff (support model, knowledge transfer, service catalog alignment) to achieve a clean, measurable "close"
• Influence & collaboration: work across ESRO, Optum Tech, and business pillars (eg, IAM, Data Security, GRC, Cloud) to align decisions and drive outcomes
• Continuous improvement: capture lessons learned and contribute to PMO standards, templates, and playbooks

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:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of leading cross functional technology/security projects at enterprise scale
• 3+ years of experience of core PM disciplines (scope, schedule, cost, risk, dependency, change control) and executive communications
• 3+ years of proven ability to tailor Agile/Hybrid/Waterfall delivery and coach teams on method selection and execution
• 3+ years of proven solid stakeholder management across engineering, operations, policy/compliance, and vendors
• 2+ years of experience with Smartsheet or equivalent, ServiceNow intake, and Microsoft 365 collaboration tools

*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 $xx,xxx to $xx,xxx annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.