Six Sigma Consultant - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

10d•$91,700 - $163,700•Remote

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. No industry is moving faster than health care. And no organization is better positioned to lead health care forward. We need attention to every detail with an eye for the points no one has considered. The rewards for performance are significant. You'll help improve the health of millions by assisting with Operational Projects throughout the organization! Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm) Are you a subject matter expertise using Six Sigma methodology in project management, scope definition, risk identification, methodology and resource allocation or facilitation? Assist us with strategic initiatives crossing business teams and operating groups as a Project Six Sigma Consultant to coordinate and complete projects, define performance and results and manage vendors and service providers. You'll investigate non-standard requests and problems, makes presentations to senior leadership, ensure project documentation is accurate and ensure projects are completed on time and within scope. Pertinent data and facts will be reviewed to identify and solve issues and mitigate risks, prioritize your work load and work on ad hoc projects as assigned. Six Sigma Certification or in process of Certification for Project Management required and previous experience in a Project Management Office (PMO) is a plus. Employs Six Sigma methodology and analytics into organizational operations in order to accomplish business objectives. Works with Six Sigma-certified professionals in the planning, designing, and accomplishing of key projects. Incumbents matched to this function require accredited Six Sigma training. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Requirements

Six Sigma certification
2+ years of Accounting experience
2+ years of project management administration and/or project management experience to include tracking/reporting responsibilities for a large portfolio of projects
2+ years of experience in tracking, planning projects, working with large data sets and making data-driven analytical decisions
Moderate to advance MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely
Ability to facilitate meetings
Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
Ability to balance multiple priorities
Six Sigma Certification or in process of Certification for Project Management required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a Project Management Office (PMO) is a plus.
Black Belt certification

Responsibilities

Reviews the work of others
Develops innovative approaches
Sought out as expert
Serves as a leader/ mentor
Typically black belt certified
Employs Six Sigma methodology and analytics into organizational operations in order to accomplish business objectives.
Works with Six Sigma-certified professionals in the planning, designing, and accomplishing of key projects.
Coordinate and complete projects.
Define performance and results.
Manage vendors and service providers.
Investigate non-standard requests and problems.
Makes presentations to senior leadership.
Ensure project documentation is accurate.
Ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.
Review pertinent data and facts to identify and solve issues and mitigate risks.
Prioritize your work load.
Work on ad hoc projects as assigned.