Job Description
Description
AmeriChoice Administration provides general services to all AmeriChoice business units. Departments within AmeriChoice Administration include Business Planning, Communications, Finance and Accounting, Human Capital, Information Technology, Legal Affairs, Public Affairs and Regulatory Affairs. AmeriChoice is a family of UnitedHealth Group businesses dedicated to helping people live healthier lives.
The constant growth and development of our company has prompted the search for a new IS Release Manager to join in our Phoenix, AZ office. This exciting role calls for project management experience with a background in IT and offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology within a thriving Fortune 50 Company. Additionally, the chosen candidate will interact with many different areas, including important senior level-managers, while becoming a viable asset in a fast-emerging department. If you are ready to explore your full potential in an environment where innovation and career growth are encouraged, we invite you to apply today.
The IS Release Manager will interact with internal clients and vendors to work on development and enhancement projects for the internal claims system. They will take projects through the entire SDLC (System Development Lifecycle) while ensuring structure is followed and timelines are met.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collaborating with internal departments to obtain business requirements
- Interacting with vendors to coordinate the development of a package solution for the platform
- Working with the testing team to get the product rolled out
- Managing projects through the entire SDLC
- Adhering to structure and ensuring timeline are met
- Normal work schedule and ONE SATURDAY A MONTH (OVERNIGHT 6PM - 6AM)
Qualifications Qualifications:
- 5 years of project management experience in an IT setting
- 2-3 years of IT experience
- 2+ years of MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Project & Power Point)
Additional assets include:
- PMI certification
- Experience with Release Management
- A background working with claims
- Healthcare industry experience
- SQL experience
- A Bachelor’s degree
- A background leading large projects and multiple projects at once
- Excellent communication skills
UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits to full-time and part-time employees, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
