Behavioral Health Project Manager - Remote

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.

The Behavioral Health Project Manager leads and coordinates the implementation of behavioral health provider networks to meet client-specific geographic access, regulatory, and operational requirements. This role partners with internal and external stakeholders to plan, execute, and monitor network implementation projects, ensuring timely completion, compliance, and alignment with business objectives. The Project Manager facilitates cross-functional collaboration, manages project plans and documentation, mitigates risks, and drives effective communication to support successful network development and ongoing operational excellence.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate behavioral health network implementations to meet client, regulatory, and network adequacy requirements
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to facilitate and support network implementation activities or other duties as assigned
• Monitor network adequacy, project milestones, and network readiness
• Analyze data, track progress, and communicate risks, issues, and network changes to internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain project plans, reports, and documentation using project management and tracking tools
• Support process improvements to enhance implementation efficiency, compliance, and overall project outcomes
• Contribute to a team environment that is compassionate, supportive, inclusive and goal driven

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:

• 2+ years of experience leading complex projects and strategic initiatives involving multiple stakeholders
• 2+ years of experience in Medicaid, Medicare and Commercial products
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices, with the ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority, manage competing priorities, and drive organizational results
• Demonstrated solid analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree 
• Professional Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or equivalent) and experience in Agile environments

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth 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 $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: 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.

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 marginalized 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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.