Remote Project Manager Jobs
Remote project manager jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed teams hiring for roles in technology, healthcare, finance, and professional services. Employers hiring remotely right now include SOLV Energy, Stanley Black & Decker, and ABB. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
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.
As a Senior Project Manager within the Pricing and Underwriting organization, you will be part of a high-performing team reimagining how we deliver critical business outcomes. This role is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from initiation through completion—ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and aligned to strategic business objectives.
You will serve as the connective tissue between business stakeholders, product owners, technology teams, and operational partners—driving execution while managing risk, change, and adoption. Success requires strong delivery leadership, comfort navigating ambiguity, and the ability to translate business needs into modern, sustainable tooling solutions.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Lead end-to-end project execution across multiple functional areas, ensuring alignment with business goals and organizational priorities
- Define and manage project scope, objectives, timelines, dependencies, and resource plans to ensure successful delivery
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including schedules, resource assignments, milestones, and dependencies
- Proactively monitor execution outcomes and take decisive action to address risks, issues, or delivery constraints
Stakeholder & Executive Engagement
- Partner with business stakeholders, technology teams, and subject matter experts to ensure requirements are clearly documented, understood, and traceable
- Serve as a trusted advisor on complex or critical initiatives, providing proactive guidance and solution-oriented recommendations
- Prepare and deliver clear, concise status updates and insights (written and verbal) to executive leadership
- Anticipate customer and stakeholder needs and proactively develop solutions to meet or exceed expectations
Risk, Quality & Governance
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; develop contingency plans and maintain active risk and issue logs
- Establish and apply appropriate quality objectives, success criteria, and performance metrics in collaboration with stakeholders
- Ensure project deliverables meet defined standards and escalate appropriately when risks to delivery arise
- Use dashboards, metrics, and reporting tools to drive transparency and informed decision-making
Continuous Improvement & Change Leadership
- Analyze project outcomes and lead lessons-learned activities to improve future delivery and stakeholder satisfaction
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across project teams
- Recognize and celebrate team contributions throughout the project lifecycle
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 may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4+ years of experience in project management, program coordination, or related roles
- 4+ years of experience managing complex projects involving scope, timelines, resources, and budgets
- Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; strong documentation and presentation skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Project Management certification (e.g., PMP)
- Six Sigma or process improvement training a plus
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, perform conceptual analysis, and develop innovative solutions
- Experience in healthcare, PBM, insurance, or highly regulated environments
- Experience working within Agile or hybrid project delivery methodologies
- Ability to work independently while effectively contributing to large, cross-functional teams
- Experience with technology-enabled or process improvement initiatives
- Strong experience communicating and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization, including executive leadership
SOFT SKILLS:
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Ability to navigate ambiguity with guidance and established frameworks
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes—an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
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.
As a Senior Project Manager within the Pricing and Underwriting organization, you will be part of a high-performing team reimagining how we deliver critical business outcomes. This role is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from initiation through completion—ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and aligned to strategic business objectives.
You will serve as the connective tissue between business stakeholders, product owners, technology teams, and operational partners—driving execution while managing risk, change, and adoption. Success requires strong delivery leadership, comfort navigating ambiguity, and the ability to translate business needs into modern, sustainable tooling solutions.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Lead end-to-end project execution across multiple functional areas, ensuring alignment with business goals and organizational priorities
- Define and manage project scope, objectives, timelines, dependencies, and resource plans to ensure successful delivery
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including schedules, resource assignments, milestones, and dependencies
- Proactively monitor execution outcomes and take decisive action to address risks, issues, or delivery constraints
Stakeholder & Executive Engagement
- Partner with business stakeholders, technology teams, and subject matter experts to ensure requirements are clearly documented, understood, and traceable
- Serve as a trusted advisor on complex or critical initiatives, providing proactive guidance and solution-oriented recommendations
- Prepare and deliver clear, concise status updates and insights (written and verbal) to executive leadership
- Anticipate customer and stakeholder needs and proactively develop solutions to meet or exceed expectations
Risk, Quality & Governance
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; develop contingency plans and maintain active risk and issue logs
- Establish and apply appropriate quality objectives, success criteria, and performance metrics in collaboration with stakeholders
- Ensure project deliverables meet defined standards and escalate appropriately when risks to delivery arise
- Use dashboards, metrics, and reporting tools to drive transparency and informed decision-making
Continuous Improvement & Change Leadership
- Analyze project outcomes and lead lessons-learned activities to improve future delivery and stakeholder satisfaction
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across project teams
- Recognize and celebrate team contributions throughout the project lifecycle
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 may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4+ years of experience in project management, program coordination, or related roles
- 4+ years of experience managing complex projects involving scope, timelines, resources, and budgets
- Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; strong documentation and presentation skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Project Management certification (e.g., PMP)
- Six Sigma or process improvement training a plus
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, perform conceptual analysis, and develop innovative solutions
- Experience in healthcare, PBM, insurance, or highly regulated environments
- Experience working within Agile or hybrid project delivery methodologies
- Ability to work independently while effectively contributing to large, cross-functional teams
- Experience with technology-enabled or process improvement initiatives
- Strong experience communicating and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization, including executive leadership
SOFT SKILLS:
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Ability to navigate ambiguity with guidance and established frameworks
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes—an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Who's Hiring
- SOLV Energy170
- Stanley Black & Decker25
- ABB15
- Eaton14
- Sargent & Lundy14
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services129
- Manufacturing84
- Technology & Software69
- Construction & Real Estate65
- Energy46
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote project manager jobs.
- 3-5 years of project management experience leading cross-functional teams
- PMP certification or active enrollment in a PMI-accredited program
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or MS Project
- Experience managing project budgets and producing status reports for stakeholders
- Familiarity with agile and waterfall methodologies and when to apply each
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Project Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote project manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without sifting through location-filtered results.
Show async communication skills explicitly
Remote project manager roles depend on written clarity. Highlight your experience documenting decisions, running async status updates, and keeping distributed stakeholders aligned without relying on in-person check-ins.
Demonstrate remote tool fluency in your resume
Name the specific platforms you've used: project tracking tools, collaborative documentation systems, and video meeting software. Remote hiring managers scan for these quickly because tool fluency signals you can contribute from day one.
Prepare for remote-specific interview questions
Distributed teams consistently ask how you handle time zone differences, keep projects moving without face-to-face contact, and resolve blockers asynchronously. Have concrete examples ready for each, drawn from real projects you've managed.
Target remote-first companies over hybrid employers
Remote-first organizations have processes designed entirely around distributed work, which means clearer onboarding, stronger async culture, and less ambiguity about how project managers operate day to day.
Remote Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote project manager job?
Target companies with fully distributed or remote-first teams, since they've built workflows that make remote project management practical from day one. Remote employers screen heavily for written communication, self-direction, and fluency with async tools like project tracking software and video collaboration platforms. Candidates who demonstrate they can run a project without being in the same room as their team stand out most.
Which companies hire remote project managers?
Employers currently hiring remote project managers include SOLV Energy, Stanley Black & Decker, and ABB, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first technology companies, distributed consulting firms, and large enterprises with geographically spread teams are among the most consistent sources of remote project manager openings.
Can you get a remote project manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level project manager roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage work independently without in-person oversight early on. Your best entry points are smaller remote-first companies, contract project coordinator roles, and internal transfer opportunities at organizations already using distributed teams. Showing concrete examples of async coordination, even from academic or volunteer work, opens doors when direct experience is thin.
Do you need a degree for remote project manager jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated results, relevant certifications like PMP or CAPM, and a clear history of delivering projects on time at least as heavily as a degree. For roles at remote-first technology companies in particular, a strong portfolio of completed projects and comfort with async workflows can substitute for formal education credentials.
Which industries hire the most remote project managers?
The sectors hiring the most remote project managers are Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These industries rely on distributed teams coordinating work across time zones, which makes remote project management a core function rather than an exception.
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