Senior Manager, Technical Project or Program Management - Remote

Senior Manager, Technical Project or Program Management - Remote

United States, West Virginia, Charleston

Jan 16, 2026

Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting‑edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives.

Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum Insight partners with payers, providers, governments and life sciences companies to simplify and enhance clinical, administrative and financial processes through software‑enabled services and analytics, while advancing value‑based care. Our differentiated products, technology insights, clinical expertise and analytics support the entire health system - ultimately delivering better experiences for consumers

Optum Insight Technology and Engineering is a critical function in Optum Insight driving the innovation and value we provide our customers and partners. This team is focused on products, solutions, platform / enabling capability development, product development lifecycle, engineering excellence and connectivity to Optum Technology.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely
* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Define work strategies, aligning these with resources and desired client outcomes, and overseeing planning and execution of the work
• Ensure technology solutions are managed to support business strategies, often working with senior management
• Direct the integration of technical aspects of all related projects/programs
• Conduct analyses, needs assessments, and cost/benefit assessments and helping to broker other technology services
• Monitor financials to ensure budget compliance
• Release management
• Provide leadership to and is accountable for the performance of managers and/or senior level professional staff
• Leverage enterprise‑approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks
• Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation

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

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or 10+ years of equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in the following: ALM, release management, project management, state government engagements, client communication, Service Now

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare IT environment
• Child support and incident remediation knowledge
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively cross‑functionally
• Demonstrated problem‑solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

* All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Final date to receive applications: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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