Senior Project Manager

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Senior Project Manager is a senior individual contributor responsible for defining, leading, and executing some of the most important strategic initiatives across Payment Integrity's Value Optimization and Transformation (PIVOT) agenda. These initiatives are complex, highly visible, and critical to evolving the Payment Integrity business in the face of changing provider behavior and increased use of artificial intelligence (AI). This role is accountable for both determining how work gets done and driving the work forward. You will partner across Operations, Technology, Product, Finance, Compliance, and Strategy to turn ambitious business goals into measurable outcomes. Success requires a combination of strategic thinking, hands-on execution, resilience, and a willingness to navigate ambiguity, solve difficult problems, and remain focused on achieving meaningful outcomes. This is an opportunity for someone who is motivated by mission-driven work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to make a meaningful impact. Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Project Leadership & Execution Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex projects from initiation through implementation Define project scope, milestones, success metrics, governance structures, and execution strategies Develop and maintain integrated project plans that align teams around shared objectives and timelines Manage cross-functional dependencies and ensure coordinated execution across multiple workstreams Monitor progress, remove roadblocks, and drive accountability for delivery commitments Stakeholder Management & Influence Build solid partnerships across business, technology, operations, and supporting functions Facilitate alignment among stakeholders with competing priorities and perspectives Drive decision-making by presenting options, trade-offs, risks, and recommendations Resolve conflicts and navigate ambiguity to maintain project momentum Risk Management & Problem Solving Anticipate risks, challenges, and execution gaps before they impact delivery Develop mitigation strategies and proactively adjust plans to address changing business needs Escalate critical issues appropriately while recommending actionable solutions Executive Communication & Reporting Prepare concise, executive-ready communications, status reports, and presentations Translate complex project activities into clear business outcomes, risks, and decisions Provide leadership with transparency into progress, dependencies, and trade-offs Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes, governance, and team effectiveness Implement best practices that increase efficiency, predictability, and execution excellence Contribute to the maturation of project management capabilities across the organization 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Proven significant experience in project management and