UnitedHealth Group · 17 hours ago
Principal Security Program Manager-Remote or Hybrid from MN or DC
Eden Prairie, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$113K/yr - $193K/yr
8+ years expUnitedHealth Group is a global organization focused on delivering care through technology to improve health outcomes. They are seeking a Principal Security Program Manager to lead complex security programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while managing multiple projects and fostering collaboration across teams.
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Responsibilities
Define program vision, objectives, and success metrics; ensure alignment with ESRO strategic themes and enterprise OKRs
Establish governance structures, operating rhythms, and decision frameworks for multi workstream programs
Oversee integrated plans across projects, managing interdependencies, risks, and resource allocation
Ensure consistent use of PMO standards (charters, RAID logs, comms plans, compliance packs)
Develop and maintain program budgets and forecasts; secure approvals through Financial Control Towers
Partner with workforce and vendor management teams to optimize resource mix and cost efficiency
Act as primary liaison for senior leaders; prepare executive updates, dashboards, and decision briefs
Drive alignment across ESRO, Optum Tech, and business units on priorities and trade offs
Embed GRC requirements into program plans; ensure audit readiness and evidence capture
Proactively identify and mitigate risks impacting delivery or security posture
Capture lessons learned; contribute to PMO playbooks and process enhancements
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree or 8+ years equivalent experience
8+ years of managing large, complex programs in technology or cybersecurity domains
5+ years of experience leading through ambiguity and influence senior stakeholders
Expertise in program governance, financial management, and multi project integration
Proven solid command of delivery methodologies (Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall) and tailoring approaches
Proven solid executive reporting, cross-functional leadership, and ability to handle complex, multi workstream environments
Preferred
PMP, PgMP, or PMI ACP certification
Cybersecurity experience (IAM, GRC, Security Architecture, Data Security, Cloud)
Familiarity with NIST CSF and enterprise control frameworks
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group is a medical insurance company that offers health technology, patient checkups, and pharmacy services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.57BKey Investors
Berkshire Hathaway
2025-08-15Post Ipo Equity· $1.57B
2024-03-22Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2021-08-25Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Andrew Hayek
Chief Executive Officer
Wayne DeVeydt
CFO
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