Senior Manager, Data Analytics - Optum State Government - Remote

• Build the future of data warehousing on the Azure Cloud/Snowflake
• Collaborate closely with the client to build/expand our data warehouse solutions
• Serve as a key subject matter resource on complex and/or critical issues and business solutions
• Review work performed by others to deliver quality; provide recommendations for improvement
• Forecast and plan resource requirements
• Authorize deviations from standards; approve project delivery to production and securing approvals from the customer
• May lead functional or segment teams or projects
• Provide explanations and information to others on complex issues
• Lead, motivate, and inspire other team members
• Manage customer relationships and anticipate customer needs to proactively develop solutions
• Develop and negotiate win/win solutions to project issues
• Work with end users/customers to understand and develop requirements
• Organize and lead project related meetings with customers, development staff, and sponsor/executive level staff
• Develop/maintain formal Project Schedule
• Deliver Project Status Reporting, Project Quality Management, and other PMI PMBOK knowledge areas and performance domains
• Lead Project Resource/Staffing Management
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with programmers, analysts, immediate supervisor, management, system users, operations, other State agencies and the private sector
• Meet with users for clarification and elaboration as necessary to clearly define a problem and conceptualize a development plan
• Recognize, gather, correlate, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, define problems, and devise solutions and alternatives; and make appropriate recommendations
• Support project quality, people experience, revenue, business growth, innovation/knowledge management, customer NPS goals/MBOs (Management by Business Objectives)

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.

• 5+ years managing complex application development projects, in healthcare within Medicaid projects
• 5+ years managing projects with ten (10) or more resources
• 5+ years of Data Warehousing experience and Business Intelligence (BI) reporting/data analytics project management experience
• 3+ years of experience managing customer relationships
• 3+ years of experience managing a contract for a program value $5+ million in revenue
• 2+ years of professional experience with Cloud (Azure/Snowflake), ADF, Tableau and PowerBI

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMI PMP, CBIP, Agile/Scrum certified
• Federal Reporting Experience (T-MSIS, MARS, PERM, and Quality of Care Core measures).
• State Medicaid Data Warehouse or Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) knowledge/experience
• 3+ years of formal personnel management experience of both direct reports and matrixed resources
• Teradata, Informatica, Business Objects or SAS experience
• Experience with Microsoft Project and MS project online
• Experience with Project and Contract level Change Management
• Experience with Project Risks/Issues Management
• Experience with project development methodology and project management methodology and able to apply methodology in a practical manner
• Proven knowledge of latest developments, trends, and opportunities/threats in healthcare, technology, government, Medicaid, Federal CMS, and security landscape
• Proven solid understanding of Medicaid Program including Program management, Program Integrity, and Federal Reporting (i.e., CMS 64)

*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 $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Optum State Government partners with state and local agencies to help modernize and manage Medicaid, health and human services, and public health programs through data-driven technology, analytics, and operational support-improving access to care, program efficiency, and outcomes for the populations they serve. 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., 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.