IT Sr Project manager - Remote

Principal Proj-Prgm MgrWork location: MN013Work Location Type: 100% TelecommuteWork hours: 8am - 5pm HST, PST, MST, EST but willing to meet with customer during HST working hours as neededResponsibilities Defining work strategies, aligning these with resources and desired client outcomes, and overseeing planning and execution of the large scale implementation. Anticipating issues and acting proactively to address potential issues. Gathering and updating deliverables, project materials, project documentation, business flows, and lessons learned documents Speaking about details of the project to both the business and technical teams, including clients Managing cross-functional interdependencies. Improving processes to optimize performance and value over time. Providing proactive risk management and issue/problem resolution as required. Ensuring technology solutions are managed to support business strategies, often working with senior management. Directing the integration of technical aspects of all related projects/programs. Conducting analyses, needs assessments, and cost/benefit assessments. Monitoring financials to ensure budget compliance. Representing project status to client and Optum leadership. Addressing project challenges with key client personnel and within Optum.Required Skills/Attributes 5+ years of IT Project Management experience 2+ years of client facing experience 2+ years of working hands-on with all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle 2+ years of experience in project management for a State Medicaid Agency or a large healthcare management organization Up to 10% travel requirement Ability and willingness to work on Hawai'i Standard Time (HST) Proficiency with MS Office (Including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Visio) 2+ years of experience in project management for an EDW project with data migration Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationPreferred Skills/Attributes Experience facilitating Joint Application Design (JAD) session 2+ years experience with project in the M&O phase of the project lifecycle.Professional License or CertificationProject Management Professional (PMP) CertificationProject SummaryHI HAP/EDW Project go live is 12/31/2025. Project will require strong project manager to transition from DDI to M&O and continue to support emerging changes, etc.Ideal Candidate Background 5+ years of IT Project Management experience 2+ years of client facing experience 2+ years of working hands-on with all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle 2+ years of experience in project management for a State Medicaid Agency or a large healthcare management organization Up to 10% travel requirement Ability and willingness to work on Hawai'i Standard Time (HST) Proficiency with MS Office (Including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Visio) 2+ years of experience in project management for an EDW project with data migration Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Experience facilitating Joint Application Design (JAD) session 2+ years experience with project in the M&O phase of the project lifecycle.Top 3 Required Skills 5+ years of IT Project Management experience 2+ years of client facing experience 2+ years of working hands-on with all aspects of the System Development Life CycleExperience That Sets Candidates ApartClient facing experience with State Medicaid agency and demonstrated ability to build collaborative client relationships, resolve/manage risks and issues, and plan/manage/deliver multiple maintenance/enhancement releases per year, including documentation with a matrixed team of resources.Interview Processa. How many rounds? 3b. Video vs. phone? Videoc. How technical will the interviews be? Interview will assess overall project management skills, EDW domain expertise, etc.