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Job Description - FM Program Manager (2374666)

FM Program Manager - 2374666

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Program Manager, Global Facility Management (FM) plays a critical role in enabling the VP and leadership team to deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency, customer/occupant experience, and service performance across a geographically distributed facility portfolio. This role owns the FM performance management operating rhythm, including improvement priority tracking, KPI governance, vendor performance transparency, and executive-ready reporting, and leads select strategic initiatives that drive better outcomes, standardize best practices, and strengthen accountability across internal teams and outsourced vendor partners.

• Program Management & Priority Tracking (VP Enablement)
  • Establish and run the FM improvement priority portfolio (intake, prioritization, scope, timelines, owners, risks, dependencies, benefits)
  • Build and maintain a single source of truth for strategic initiatives and operational improvement workstreams (roadmaps, milestones, status, decisions)
  • Drive weekly/monthly operating cadence: leadership check-ins, action logs, decision capture, and follow-through
  • Prepare executive-ready updates for leadership reviews (clear narrative, key decisions needed, risks, tradeoffs, and impact)
• Operational Efficiency & Continuous Improvement Initiatives
  • Lead major initiatives focused on cost, productivity, standardization, and cycle-time reduction (e.g., work order efficiency, preventive maintenance effectiveness, dispatch optimization, supplier rationalization, service model changes)
  • Apply structured improvement methods (e.g., Lean/problem solving, SOP/standard work development, VOC translation into requirements)
  • Partner with Finance/Procurement to quantify benefits, validate savings, and improve cost transparency (unit cost, rate compliance, consumption drivers)
• Customer Experience (CX) & Service Quality Improvements
  • Drive programs that improve occupant/customer experience: responsiveness, quality of service, communication, and issue resolution
  • Translate voice-of-customer insights into measurable service commitments, experience standards, and targeted improvements
  • Support the design and deployment of service recovery and escalation playbooks to reduce repeat issues and strengthen trust
• Performance Management, KPI Governance & Vendor Oversight
  • Own and evolve the FM performance scorecard framework, definitions, calculation rules, targets, and data governance
  • Build and manage dashboards and recurring reporting for:
  • Department performance (internal)
  • Outsourced provider performance (e.g., CBRE/JLL/ISS or other vendor partners)
  • Site/regional comparisons and trend analysis
  • Lead the vendor performance cadence (monthly performance reviews, QBRs, corrective action plans, SLA adherence, and continuous improvement commitments)
  • Ensure performance conversations are fact-based and outcome-oriented; drive remediation when KPIs are off-target
• Data, Insights & Executive Communication
  • Partner with FM systems teams (CMMS/IWMS, service platforms, BI) to improve data quality and reporting reliability
  • Create insights that connect operations to outcomes (e.g., leading indicators, risk signals, cost drivers)
  • Produce concise executive narratives that explain “what changed, why, what we’re doing, and what decisions are required”
• Stakeholder & Change Management
  • Collaborate across Real Estate/Workplace, EHS, Security, IT, HR, Finance, Procurement, and business leaders
  • Support change management plans (communications, training, adoption measurement) to ensure initiatives stick
  • Build solid relationships with regional/site leaders to align priorities and enable local ownership

Examples you can tailor to your department:

• Operating rhythm established: consistent governance meetings, decision log, action closure rate, and clear ownership
• Priority portfolio visibility: >90% of strategic initiatives have defined scope, milestones, measurable outcomes, and active risk management
• Improved performance transparency: standardized KPI definitions, fewer data disputes, reliable scorecards, and executive-ready dashboards
• Vendor performance lift: demonstrable improvement in 2-4 priority KPIs (e.g., response time, PM compliance, SLA attainment, customer satisfaction)
• Efficiency outcomes: validated savings or productivity gains from at least one major initiative (e.g., reduced cost per work order, reduced repeat calls, improved dispatch utilization)

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.

• 5+ years in program/project management, operations, facilities management, workplace services, or outsourced services environments
• Proven experience building and managing KPI scorecards, dashboards, or performance governance programs
• Experience working with or managing outsourced service providers and contract/SLA performance

• Formal training/certification: PMP, Lean/Six Sigma (Green Belt+), Prosci/Change Management, ITIL (helpful for service management)
• Experience in corporate real estate, global FM, healthcare/regulated environments, or complex multi-site operations
• Familiarity with FM systems and reporting ecosystems: CMMS/IWMS (e.g., Archibus, TRIRIGA, Planon, ServiceNow, Maximo), BI tools (Power BI/Tableau), and ticketing/service platforms
• Demonstrated solid financial acumen: cost drivers, rate cards, benchmarking, benefits tracking

• Program leadership: drives clarity, accountability, and execution across multiple stakeholders
• Analytical rigor: turns messy operational data into clear insights and decisions
• Vendor governance: holds partners accountable while enabling collaboration and improvement
• Customer mindset: understands occupant/business needs; improves service experience
• Influence without authority: navigates complexity, builds alignment, delivers outcomes

• Internal: VP Global FM, regional FM leaders, workplace/real estate partners, EHS/Security/IT, Finance, Procurement, HR, Communications
• External: Primary outsourced FM provider(s), specialty service vendors, consultants/technology partners

• Service performance: response time, completion time, backlog aging, first-time fix rate, repeat work orders
• Preventive maintenance: PM compliance, asset uptime, critical PM completion, reactive-to-planned ratio
• Customer experience: CSAT/NPS, complaint volume, escalation frequency, service recovery cycle time
• Financial efficiency: cost per work order, labor productivity, rate compliance, consumption drivers, savings validation
• Quality & compliance: audit findings closure, safety/quality incidents, policy adherence, documentation completeness

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 $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

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.