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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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

About the Role:

As a Fortune 5 business, we’re one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you’ll have or the challenges you’ll encounter.

We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability, we're on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.

The Technical Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the technical aspects of various projects within the organization and will play a critical role acting as a bridge between technical and non-technical aspects of project and program management This role involves coordinating among different teams, ensuring that projects align with OPEN organizational goals, and delivering results on time and within budget and communicating status and updates effectively with all stakeholders.

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Project Management:

o Lead and manage technical projects from inception to completion.

o Develop project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resources.

o Coordinate with different teams (engineering, product, enterprise teams, etc.) to ensure project objectives are met.

2. Technical Oversight:

o Understand technical requirements and challenges of the projects.

o Ensure the technical feasibility and resource availability for projects.

o Monitor and report on the progress of technical projects.

3. Stakeholder Communication:

o Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

o Communicate project status, risks, and changes to all stakeholders regularly.

o Lead meetings and discussions related to the project.

4. Risk Management:

o Identify potential risks and dependencies across projects.

o Develop risk mitigation and contingency plans.

5. Process Improvement:

o Implement best practices for project management and technical development.

o Continuously evaluate and improve project management tools and processes.

6. Team Leadership:

o Provide guidance and support to OPEN Team

o Ensure team members have the necessary resources and support.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager or similar role in delivering software.

• Strong experience with SDLC, Agile and project management principles.

• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a related field.

• Certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, Agile).

• Experience with specific project management tools and methodologies.

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalised groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2023 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.