Communication Operations Senior Program Specialist - Telecommute
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Eden Prairie
Posted on: June 21, 2022
Job Description:
Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a
culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is
what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's
improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about
another gadget, it's about making health care data available
wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's
no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best
work.(sm)The Communication Operations Senior Program Specialist is
responsible for ensuring effective print production, project
management and vendor management. - The primary focus is to manage
the overall purchasing effectiveness of quality printed materials
to support the needs of the business while proactively identifying
the most economical print delivery format and method (ie. digital,
conventional, electronic).You'll enjoy the flexibility to
telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some
tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as primary day-to-day contact for print vendors
- Provide recommendations and obtain internal expenditure
approval for best format, economic order quantity, fulfillment
method, document estimates
- Upon project approval, issue a Purchase Order to officially
award the job to the selected vendor
- Monitor Purchase Order status through invoicing; ensuring
price, General Ledger coding and quantity accuracy
- Ensure accurate item setup and maintenance of item master
information
- Provide final art files, print specifications, quantities,
ship-to address, labeling and shipping instructions to print
vendors
- Maintain art file repository, ensuring proper versioning of
documents
- Hold vendor accountable to quality and production schedule and
ensure accurate reporting
- Receive, review, and approve printer proofs (in conjunction
with and / or on behalf of the business owner)
- Attend press checks in order to provide on-site direction
regarding color corrections as necessary
- Monitor on time, on budget, quality, and cost-effective
delivery of materials by print vendors
- Review and understand project details of print and fulfillment
business requirements for assigned projects
- Monitor project dates and meet individual deliverables while
supporting other team members to ensure order quality / accuracy
goals are met
- Assist with materials planning, capacity planning, monthly
metrics, and overall business forecasting where applicable
- Create procedure and job aid documentation on new tasks or
processes
- Maintain and foster collaborative working relationships with
team members, internal clients, and external vendors
- Support the overall business goals by performing additional
duties as assigned or requestedYou'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 may be
interested in.Required Qualifications:
- BA / BS degree OR a High School diploma / GED with 2 years of
business experience
- 3+ years of print production and materials management
experience
- Comprehensive understanding of the printing, letter shop and
fulfillment industry
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement 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 compliancePreferred Qualifications:
- Solid interest and / or knowledge of new technologies and
process improvement workflows
- Experience coordinating or managing deliverables of third -
party vendors
- Experience interfacing with business decision - makers and
system end - users to prioritize and achieve desired outcomes
- Proficient -in Microsoft Excel
- Self - starter with excellent communication, organizational,
process planning, decision making and implementation skills
- Possess a very high level of attention to detail
- Effective negotiation, communication, project, and time
management skillsTo 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 may
result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of
employment.Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire
organization around one giant objective; make health care work
better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's
large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health
and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our
first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to
serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses,
brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas
on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest
potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams
against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible
ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do
your life's best work.(sm)Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents
Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $66,100 to
$118,300. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is
$72,800 to $129,900. 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.*All Telecommuters
will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter
Policy.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. - - -
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