IS Project Manager - Irvine, CA

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.Oversee IT Projects For New Clients Prescription Solutions helps consumers obtain the medications and products they need to live healthier lives. Services offered by the company include pharmacy network contracting, rebate contracting and administration, mail order pharmacy facilities, specialty drugs and retail drug claims processing.  The company is one of only three in the United States to have received URAC dual accreditation and provides clinical services to help its clients provide cost effective, quality-driven results.  The company is part of Pharmacy Services group, within Enterprise Services, a family of UnitedHealth Group businesses dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Americans.    We’re looking for a self-directed professional with Project Management Professional (PMP) certification to join our Irvine office. In this traditional IS project management role, you would drive IT implementation projects for new clients while ensuring timelines are met and that risk assessments and performance statues are reported. Enjoy competitive benefits, growth potential and a chance to excel your project management career with an Fortune 50 Company - apply today Primary Responsibilities: Planning the implementation process for new clients.   Managing internal activities to meet schedules and budgets. Identifying and managing resources. Conforming to an in-house SDLC methodology. Tracking performance and providing status reports. Working to understand and translate the business process. Identifying and mitigating risk. Meeting with sponsors and stakeholders on a regular basis.Qualifications: Must have at least five (5) years of Systems Development experience. Prior project management experience is required; must include management of projects longer than 6 months in duration and working with the full development lifecycle. PMP certification is also required. Experience working with transactional-based applications will be needed. Experience in the healthcare field is preferred. A bachelor's degree is ideal; MBA is a plus.  UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits to full-time and part-time employees, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere:  equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. Keywords: IT, information technology, prescriptions, SDLC, life cycle, implementation process, IT jobs, project manager, project management, healthcare, PMP, Project Management Professional, budget, business analysis, coordinating, coordination, cost benefit, healthcare, manage, manager, planning, project coordinator, project leader, project management, project manager, budget, coordinating, coordination, cost benefit, healthcare, planning, project coordinator, project management, project manager, insurance, healthcare, claims processor, information systems, IS, IT project manager