Project Manager - Six Sigma certification req'd

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.Uniprise is the pre-eminent supplier of health benefits solutions to the largest and most sophisticated purchasers in America. During the past decade, we have built a reputation for providing innovative, customized and highly integrated information, technology, benefits management and financial services solutions to the health and well-being marketplace. Through our innovative businesses, our unique capabilities and our highly integrated breadth of services across UnitedHealth Group, Uniprise is in an unparalleled position to help positively transform the health care experience. Certified PMP's invited to apply We currently have a unique opening for a Project Manager to join us in our Minnetonka, MN office. As the Project Manager, you would define, manage and implement projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. This role offers the opportunity to become a visible asset and gain excellent exposure to our world-renowned Fortune 50 Company. If you have substantial project-management experience in an operations setting and are ready to experience all the excellent benefits and advancement potential that only an industry leader can offer, we invite you to apply today. The Project Manager will aid the department in meeting annual objectives. Additional responsibilities include: Ensuring objectives are met and deadlines are adhered to Creating and managing project plans and ensuring budgets are met Compiling progress reports to present to management Tracking and performing quality review on projects Identifying improvements that can be made to projectsThe requirements for this position are as follows: Substantial project management experience gained in an operational (non-IT) setting Experience working in a customer-focused environment Six Sigma certification (green belt or higher) Solid computer proficiency Excellent communication skills A Bachelor's degreeAdditional assets include: A background working in a call-center environment PMP (Project Management Professional) certification Report analysis experience History working directly with senior leadership A background in the healthcare industry Experience consulting in an operations setting Experience working in a Fortune 500 Company and/or matrixed environment A background working with a virtual team Experience working with metrics and/or process improvements 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: Project Manager, Operations Manager, Six Sigma, PMP, Green Belt, Business Analyst, Consultant, Product Manager, Call center, Reporting