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Are you a subject matter expertise in project management, scope definition, risk identification, methodology and resource allocation or facilitation? Join us as an Associate Project Manager to coordination and complete projects across various functional areas, define performance and results and you may even assist management with vendors and service providers. You will make presentations to management regarding updates, cycles, results and ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.

Location: Camino Del Rio North San Diego, CA

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and project management support for director level leadership
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, organize agendas, prepare presentations, scribe meetings, and manage meeting action items
• Provide project management and implementation support for implementation of new business functions, county/state/federal requirements and/or identified process and/or quality improvement opportunities
• Gather and track key metrics to help manage operations and drive operational decisions
• Analyze, trend, and forecast operational data to develop, recommend and implement operational solutions
• Present data, analysis, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
• Review processes and procedures to identify opportunities to improve quality and/or efficiency
• Maintain well-kept and functional office space as well as, managing office supplies, outreach materials, equipment, and vendor services
• Coordinate facility work orders and equipment repairs
• Provide support for operations including mail and print functions, building and suite access, parking access, supply, and equipment procurement
• Manage operation’s business continuity plan document and emergency response team supplies and training
• Coach teams and individuals to improve quality and/or efficiency to drive operational excellence

You will 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:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent 
• 3 years of experience working within administrative operations in healthcare industry
• Experience working within a cross-functional capacity and navigating a matrix organization
• Experience effectively presenting ideas and tactics at executive and non-executive levels, in internal and external settings
• Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs and systems (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must reside in the San Diego, CA area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a unit supervisor or manager
• Experience with interpreting strategic objectives and translating into action plans
• Experience coaching individuals/teams to peak performance
• Working knowledge of SQL, Microsoft Access, and SharePoint
• Proven ability to quickly aggregate and analyze data and information and draw conclusions
• Demonstrated investment in personal and professional development through continuing education, mentorship/coaching, and feedback solicitation/implementation
• Proven excellent analytical, project management and problem-solving skills 
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills

California Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $28.03 to $54.95 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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