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 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.Combine Fintech and Healthcare, 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 that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about providing advanced, state-of-the-art payment solutions to help those we serve be healthier, happier, and more productive. Optum delivers simplified, world-class benefit solutions by putting them all on one card, one app and one website with our S3® network.Our experiences are everything. As employees we have a unique opportunity to provide valuable feedback and drive the strategic vision of our products through the use of our Experience Testing Program. By using a test card, employees and partners are able to provide feedback through this program to help shape the future of our product, ensuring that we’re delivering the best consumer retail experience in healthcare.You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:
Manage end-to-end program planning and execution through cross-functional engagement to ensure deliverables are met on-time and within quality standards
Develop deep expertise in existing solutions and product architecture to enable more efficient day to day execution of program initiatives
Manage KPI reporting and perform data analysis to identify trends that will deliver step level improvements and ensure program metrics are achieved
Create detailed project execution plans to identify critical tasks and sequence of activities needed to test all new products prior to market launch
Coordinate and collaborate with various functions to ensure end-to-end tasks are completed and ready for testing activities
Drives process optimization through the use of Lean Six Sigma tools. Engage with cross-functional partners to facilitate and guide teams in identifying root cause and high-value opportunities for issue mitigation and prevention.
Proven ability to drive results under pressure and in the face of ambiguity
Work with minimal direction on complex, technical initiatives
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:
3+ experience leading a program or PMP certification
3+ years of experience leading collaboration with cross-functional work teams to optimize operational processes and / or accomplish project activities
3+ years analytical and problem-solving experience with the ability to review data and formulate a story (Excel Tableu and SQL experience preferred)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in MS Project & Visio or other project planning tools
Experience utilizing data to influence key process decisions
Demonstrable and relevant facilitation experience
Proven to be highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously
Proven excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proven excellent communication skills; written, verbal and formal presentation
Proven ability to self-motivate and work collaboratively with a team
Proven ability to conduct an analysis of a business need, including scheduling meetings, planning agendas, and conferring cross-functionally
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter PolicyCalifornia, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.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.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.
