Senior Technical Project Manager

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Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States Salary: $91,700 - $163,700/year

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United Health Group Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best.

Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.

Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
We're seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager (GL28) to lead high‑priority security and technology initiatives within the Enterprise Security & Resilience Office (ESRO). This role sits in the ESRO PMO and is focused on driving execution, delivery discipline, and cross‑team coordination across complex, fast‑moving work.

This is a hands‑on delivery leadership role. You'll manage complex technical initiatives end‑to‑end, partner closely with security and technology leaders, and ensure work moves from plan to execution to results-without losing momentum or clarity.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute
* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

Project Delivery & Execution:

Lead complex technical projects from intake through execution and closeout

Own integrated plans, milestones, dependencies, and delivery commitments

Proactively identify risks, issues, bottlenecks and drive resolution

Governance & Execution Discipline Apply PMO standards consistently, including charters, schedules, RAID logs, and communications plans

Run effective operating rhythms, working sessions, and delivery reviews

Maintain transparency on status, risks, and tradeoffs-no surprises

Stakeholder Partnership:

Partner with security, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to align on scope, timelines, and delivery expectations

Translate technical details into clear, concise updates for leaders and stakeholders

Support decision‑making by framing options, impacts, and delivery implications

Delivery Quality & Continuous Improvement Ensure projects are delivered predictably, with clear outcomes and measurable progress

Help reinforce disciplined execution, role clarity, and accountability across teams

Contribute to continuous improvement of PMO practices and delivery maturity

Why This Role Matters:

You'll help drive enterprise‑critical security and resilience initiatives forward

Your work will directly support risk reduction, stability, and regulatory readiness

You'll be part of a PMO that values execution, clarity, and results-not bureaucracy

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree6+ years of experience managing technical projects in large, complex organizations6+ years of experience with leading cross‑functional initiatives spanning multiple teams3+ years of experience with security, infrastructure, cloud, or technology modernization efforts

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Smart sheets

Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, competing priorities, and tight timelines

Strong communication and organizational skills, with a focus on outcomes and follow‑through

Comfortable partnering with senior technical leaders and escalating when needed
* All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to United Health Group's Telecommuter Policy.

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