Sr. Project Manager - Desktop & Groupware Integration Services Application Readiness

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health. UnitedHealth Group IT provides a diverse and comprehensive array of application design and infrastructure services designed to advance improved health and well-being for our customers, and to benefit UnitedHealth Group employees across the enterprise.  Comprised of the Application Services Group, Enterprise Shared Services Group and the IT Business Services Group, UnitedHealth Group IT has over 7,000 internal and external resources across the globe, and offices in California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey, South Carolina and Wisconsin. Enterprise Shared Services UnitedHealth Group IT enterprise shared services group is responsible for managing and optimizing enterprise data, voice, and video services for UnitedHealth Group and its companies.  Focused on providing a world-class mix of cost, quality, and service delivery, this area is committed to building a top-tier network team and driving continuous improvement in the standards for performance.  This area is also responsible for supporting IT across the enterprise for development frameworks, standard operating environments, quality improvements, and application operations.  Sr. Project Manager - Desktop & Groupware Integration Services Application Readiness This position is responsible for leading business clients through the Application Readiness Process.  The Application Readiness PM ensures the acquired business client's applications have successfully completed the process prior to desktop migration.  Define and manage program schedules, resources and delivery commitments Resource to senior leadership, business clients, and other project managers within DGIS. Develops and maintains application readiness processes and procedures Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME).Qualifications Experience in UHG business and products is a plus Broad experience with UHG IT systems is strongly preferred Prior experience with mergers & acquisition integration is highly desired Demonstrated success in project management Demonstrated acumen in communicating complex technical solutions to business leaders. Ability to identify and manage project interdependencies Strong problem solving skills Ability to interface and create partnerships with acquired entities Ability to interact with all levels of the organization Proven project management experience in a highly matrix environment. Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Ability to lead multiple complex projects Participates in the development and maintenance of business strategy. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment