Director Six Sigma
About The Position
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. No industry is moving faster than health care, and Optum is uniquely positioned to lead it forward. The Optum Financial Planning and Analysis Re-engineering team is seeking a Director, Six Sigma to lead the redesign and re-engineering of forecasting and financial planning initiatives across Optum segments. In this role, you will lead Six Sigma projects to transform current-state processes into near real-time financial reporting capabilities. You will drive process re-engineering to leverage best-in-class AI solutions and world-class financial processes that deliver measurable business impact and incremental IOI.
Requirements
- Six Sigma Belt certification (e.g., Black Belt or Master Black Belt) or Big 4 Senior Manager level experience in the AI re-engineering space
- 10+ years of experience in accounting and finance re-engineering and/or advisory services in the accounting and finance space
- 5+ years of experience in finance, forecasting work, and/or re-engineering of financial processes
- Experience in AI re-engineering and applying automation technologies to business workflows
- Expert-level knowledge of AI capabilities, emerging technologies, and practical enterprise applications
- Proven excellent communication skills with proven ability to document current state, identify gaps, and deliver executive-level presentations
Nice To Haves
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
- 2+ years of healthcare industry experience
- Track record of driving large-scale enterprise transformation projects with quantifiable return on investment
Responsibilities
- Re-engineer and redesign forecasting and financial planning & analysis initiatives to enable near real-time financial statements across a segment of Optum
- Drive Optum process re-engineering to ensure best-in-class AI solutions and world-class processes resulting in incremental IOI
- Lead Six Sigma projects to perform process re-engineering efforts and direct the implementation of future-state processes
- Analyze complex current-state operational processes, document process gaps, and present strategic recommendations to executive leadership
- Collaborate across finance, accounting, and business teams to align core financial workflows with modern AI and automation capabilities
- Establish metrics, governance structures, and process controls to monitor operational performance and ensure sustained project outcomes
Benefits
- a comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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