Senior Project Coordinator - Nationwide Remote

$48,298 - $94,494/Yr

Optum - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Minneapolis, MN

5,001-10,000 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior Project Coordinator at Optum plays a crucial role in supporting the executive team by managing various projects and initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes. This position involves developing strategic tools, analyzing reports, and collaborating with senior managers across departments to enhance processes and productivity. The role requires a proactive approach to project management, ensuring that organizational objectives are met while providing professional assistance and recommendations to executives.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of tools to track organizational objectives and short and long-range project or program goals
• Independently manages a project and maintains a performance management process which includes performance planning and results for assigned project and programs
• Prepares draft agendas for meetings for review with executive and arranges for presence of appropriate directors and vice presidents
• Participates in meetings, takes minutes and provides advice and follow-up correspondence
• Prepares reports, presentations, verbal/written correspondences, policies, communications, procedures and other required documentation on behalf of the executive
• Performs moderately complex business analysis and conducts research, analyzes/interprets information on issues, proposals and problems
• Prepares budgets, conducts expense analysis, and communicates with executive staff on matters pertaining to budget and resources
• Takes projects from concept through full implementation and control
• Analyzes processes and presents findings to functional leads to develop or improve processes, products, services and/or programs
• Conducts focus groups, process observation, and time and motion studies as necessary
• Works closely with IT and business partners to identify and maximize opportunities to use information and technology to improve product, service and/or business processes
• Able to serve as a liaison between business and IT to document business and / or technical requirements
• May act as a resource for others
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma / GED
• 3+ years of progressive responsibility with successful professional assistance, project management or process improvement initiatives
• Experience in mobilizing teams and maintaining motivation to accomplish goals under stringent timelines
• Demonstrated ability to solve moderately complex problems independently
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, organize and complete complex work efforts to meet established objectives
• Proven ability to successfully develop a project plan or action plans and execute the plan through implementation
• Proven ability to collaborate and coordinate work with other team members
• Proven ability to interact one-on-one and consult with all levels of executive management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Working knowledge of Share Point
• Must be willing to travel for work-related purposes as deemed necessary

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or a related field
• Project Management Certification (PMP)
• Experience with process mapping methodology and creating process maps
• Health plan, healthcare or clinic operations experience
• HEDIS/Stars experience

Benefits

• Health and well-being programs and services
• Flexible work schedule and remote-friendly positions
• Health, vision and dental benefits
• HSA and FSA eligible plans
• 401(k) savings plan
• Childcare benefits
• Short-term/ long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance and AD&D
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Home office stipend for remote employees