IS Project Manager - Basking Ridge, NJ / Ann Arbor, MI

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.



As one of the industry’s largest health and pharmaceutical information companies, Ingenix provides advanced products and services to payers, physicians, hospitals, FORTUNE 500 companies, government agencies, global regulatory authorities, pharmaceutical firms and biotechnology organizations. These organizations use our innovative technologies and insight to improve the delivery and operation of their businesses. As a UnitedHealth Group company, Ingenix is part of a worldwide health care service organization that uses innovation, integrity and commitment to prepare for the future - and you can prepare for yours with us. It’s a rare combination for success that only an Ingenix career can provide.
Manage one or more systems deployment and maintenance projects in a high-matrix environment.


Work closely within business segment(s) to define project scope and project schedule.


Manage project(s) from initiation through deployment and be accountable for delivering the project on time and within budget.


Identify and manage potential risks and issues on both the technology and business side of the project. Make issue solution recommendations to business leaders.


Work with the project team and other resources to complete projects according to the defined requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner. 
Make recommendations to teams to assist them in overcoming project issues/barriers.


Monitor and evaluate project progress and results to determine improvements in procedures required to meet objectives.


Ensure project objectives are set and roles of team members are clear.


Ensure reliable, timely and consistent communication of project priorities, status, timelines and deliverables


Manage appropriate project prioritization of multiple projects


Determine needed resources and establishing overall project plans and outline.


Define and document system requirements as needed.


Assist in user acceptance testing per requirements as needed.


Bachelor's Degree required. Degree in Business, Management Information Systems or Computer Science preferred.


5+ years of demonstrated, relevant experience in applications systems analysis and/or programming and/or experience with complex projects.


Prior experience managing projects through all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).


Strong leadership, judgment and business acumen.


Strong verbal and written skills — Ability to document and present issues and status to other team members and senior management.


Proficient problem solving, interviewing and fact finding skills


Ability to handle complex situations, conflicts, issues effectively.


Ability to analyze data, spot trends and overcome barriers to effective project management.


Ability to effectively maintain/build relationships across business groups.


Ability to multi-task.


Effective leadership skills.


Excellent problem analysis skills.


Excellent communication skills. Able to interact with all levels of the business community, including Senior Management.


Pharmaceutical/health care business experience (i.e. 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, FDA, EMEA) or experience with a similar highly regulated industry prefered

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