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Technical Project Manager - Optum
Software Engineer
Lead cross‑functional technical initiatives in healthcare, driving Agile delivery, stakeholder alignment, and risk mitigation to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end project lifecycle for technology solutions in healthcare, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprints, retrospectives, backlog grooming) and maintain product roadmaps.
- Collaborate with engineering, data science, and clinical teams to define requirements and translate business needs into technical specifications.
- Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation plans and escalation procedures.
- Communicate progress, status, and outcomes to senior stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of project management experience in a technology‑driven environment, preferably in healthcare or life sciences.
- Proven track record delivering complex, cross‑functional projects using Agile frameworks.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience with project management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project) and familiarity with healthcare data standards is a plus.
Skills
project managementcommunication