Project Manager, Healthcare Products and Services - U.S.

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.At UnitedHealth Group, we are a healthy business in more ways than one. We are a Fortune 100 company identified as the first or second most admired company in the health care industry by rankings published in Fortune magazine since 1995. We also have the privilege each day — directly or indirectly — to make a significant difference in someone's life. Sound like a rare combination? It is. Join us and you’ll be inspired to discover your own mix of professional advantages and personal rewards. Primary Responsibilities: Professional driven by results that can work independently and can thrive in a changing environment to join our international organization. Oversee the launch of new products, assist with projects for new business opportunities, ensure project plans are met and aid with any associated operational issues. Manage large projects that are related to growth initiatives such as new products and new business opportunities. In addition, projects related to change initiatives like enhanced customer requirements to systems and operations. Develop/manage project plans and ensuring project timelines and initiatives are achieved. Assist with preparing cost benefit analyses. Write project charters. Manage and coordinate project meetings. Execute interfaces with other internal and external companies. Aid with any operational issues. Establish new processes and products. Conduct any necessary issue resolution. Manage cross functional work teams. Report on the status of projects. Handle multiple projects simultaneously.  Manage vendor relationships. Ability to travel 25% both domestic and internationally.Qualifications: At least 1-3 years of demonstrated project management experience. At least 1-3 years of experience working on or leading a team that has successfully launched a product or service.  Must currently have or be willing to obtain a passport for international travel. Experience leading at least 5 projects from conception to completion. Strong leadership and facilitation skills. Strong PC,  MS Office and MS Project skills. Healthcare industry experience preferred. Six Sigma or PMP Certification is preferred.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.