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[Remote] Technical Implementation Project Manager

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum Insight, part of Optum, improves the flow of health data and information to create a more connected healthcare system. The Technical Implementation Project Manager coordinates projects across functional areas, manages scope, risks, resources, budgets, stakeholders, and communications, and ensures projects are completed on time and within scope.

Responsibilities

  • Consult with stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of program/project scope and objectives with the organization's strategic objectives and the Voice of the Customer
  • Raise awareness of any misalignment or misunderstanding of project scope and objectives with applicable stakeholders
  • Identify project duration, effort, sequence and dependencies of tasks required to meet applicable project objectives
  • Develop/contribute to project budgets and forecasts, obtaining approvals from applicable stakeholders
  • Apply project life cycle methodology and tools as you develop, document and implement project communication plans

Skills

  • 2+ years of project management or 5+ years of experience with software implementation in the healthcare industry
  • Experience with project management tools (i.e. Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, or related)
  • Experience managing projects of medium to large scope
  • Experience managing multiple projects at the same time (12-15 at various stages)
  • Experience managing project teams
  • Experience leading or participating in process improvement initiatives
  • Proven ability to facilitate meetings with all levels of project teams and stakeholders
  • PMP Certification
  • 5+ years of experience in a project management role
  • Smartsheet experience
  • Experience working with global project teams
  • Proven knowledge of: medical imaging implementations and workflows, databases and enterprise-class information systems, health care imaging - specifically Radiology and Cardiology, cloud-based systems
  • Demonstrated intermediate familiarity with interface standards such as HL7, FHIR, DICOM and others
  • Proven ability to work effectively under stressful situations, while maintaining a high degree of professionalism
  • Proven solid interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills within a multicultural environment
  • Proven ability to manage project risks

Benefits

  • Flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S.
  • A comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution
  • Development for other roles you may be interested in

Company Overview

  • Optum provides primary care and optical care services. It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://nm.optum.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Optum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 185 in 2026, 648 in 2025, 559 in 2024, 620 in 2023, 851 in 2022, 593 in 2021, 438 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.