Marketing Project Manager – Telecommute

UnitedHealthcare is a company that’s on the rise. We’re expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn’t about another gadget, it’s about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life’s best work.(sm)

The Marketing Project Manager is the glue that holds the entire project together, facilitating the exchange of information between our partners, reviewers, marketing consultants and production. They are responsible for the day-to-day business process and project management activities. Key roles and responsibilities include client request management, ongoing internal and external resource coordination and challenge resolution, and oversight of and alignment with long-term project goals and company objectives. This job description is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Additional tasks be requested of team members that or not relate directly to the primary role, as business needs dictate.

To succeed in this role, the Marketing Project Manager should have excellent interpersonal and time management skills, as they will be collaborating with internal and external teams to deliver results on deadlines.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Partner with Marketing Consultant throughout life of campaign
• Partner with POD Leader in overall management of POD work assignments
• Create and maintain Project Plans, including Timeline, Roles & Responsibilities, project and task status
• Identify, communicate and escalate concerns and risks
• Take initiative in moving projects along, finding answers
• Traffic Management: manage overall project timelines
• Content Routing and approvals: route all content through each phase to SMEs, reviewers and legal for approval
• Own status meetings with team and business partners (agenda, schedule & lead meetings, identify and follow-up action items)
• Create and maintain comprehensive campaign and project documentation, plans, change logs and reports
• Working fluently in various project management, production, and storefront platforms to prepare and execute tactics
• Ensure all projects are proofread, review final edits and assess final quality for all material before finalizing
• Manage production and distribution of communications
• Provide and track general campaign analytics (open rates, etc.)
• Manage budgets as necessary
• Coordinate freelance staff and agency partners (as needed)
• Part of process design and project implementation teams in process improvement activities. Diagnose process improvement opportunities and develop solutions using principles of process excellence and related tools
• Assist team members through proper processes

Success Factors:

• Anticipate customer needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them
• Solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions
• Adapt on the fly
• Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• React to last-minute changes with a positive attitude, while keeping emotions in check
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Excellent meeting facilitation and presentation skills
• Creative, innovative, and strategic thinking skills
• Able to apply strong business acumen and collaborative skills
• Self-starter accustomed to simultaneously playing several roles
• Ability to develop solutions that meet customer needs while maintaining integrity of standard solutions
• Highly adaptable to differing customer needs
• Serves as a key resource on complex and/or critical issues
• Ability to effectively manage conflict in a professional manner

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 be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience on a project management team or similar role
• 3+ years of experience organizing project meetings, tracking, planning and scheduling
• Experience with the creative process
• Experience preparing and interpreting schedules, strategies and step-by-step action plans
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g. Workfront)
• Account management experience, with partnership management and operational optimization
• Experience leading multiple demanding projects, major activities and clients concurrently
• Demonstrate flexibility, as required by business demands
• Experience working in high production fast paced environment with changing priorities
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with client service / account management orientation
• Experience operating in a collaborative environment that encourages engagement, participation, and open dialogue
• Marketing, agency or creative background
• Knowledge of process improvement techniques
• Continuous improvement initiatives with delivered results

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Let’s talk about opportunity. Start with a Fortune 5 organization that’s serving more than 85 million people already and building the industry’s singular reputation for bold ideas and impeccable execution. Now, add your energy, your passion for excellence, your near-obsession with driving change for the better. Get the picture? UnitedHealthcare is serving employers and individuals, states and communities, military families and veterans where ever they’re found across the globe. We bring them the resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their lives that’s second to none. This is no small opportunity. It’s where you can do your life’s best work.(sm)

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only : The salary range for Colorado residents is $82,100 to $146,900. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is $90,500 to $161,600. 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.