Six Sigma Consulting

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

5d•$91,700 - $163,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Planning and Analysis Re-engineering team at Optum is leading strategic initiatives to transform financial modeling and operational decision-making. In this role, you will assist in re-engineering and redesigning forecasting and other FP&A processes to achieve near real-time financial statements across Optum segments. You will apply Six Sigma methodologies to drive process optimization, incorporate innovative technology and AI solutions, mitigate risks, and partner with senior leadership to deliver world-class business outcomes and incremental impact.

Requirements

Six Sigma training completed or certification in progress
4+ years of project management administration or project management experience, including tracking and reporting responsibilities for a large portfolio of projects
2+ years of experience tracking and planning projects, working with large data sets, and making data-driven analytical decisions
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely and facilitate cross-functional meetings

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
2+ years of healthcare industry experience
Experience working within a formal Project Management Office (PMO)
Experience with financial planning and analysis (FP&A) re-engineering or financial modeling initiatives
Experience leveraging automated tools or AI solutions to enhance operational workflows

Responsibilities

Utilize Six Sigma methodology to lead process re-engineering and redesign financial planning, forecasting, and analysis initiatives toward near real-time financial reporting
Drive process optimization across Optum business segments to integrate best-in-class AI solutions and world-class processes resulting in incremental business value
Coordinate and execute strategic operational initiatives, defining scope, resource allocation, performance metrics, and key project results across cross-functional teams
Investigate non-standard operational requests and complex issues, analyzing pertinent data and facts to solve problems and mitigate project risks
Prepare and deliver strategic presentations and progress updates to senior leadership and key business stakeholders
Manage vendor relationships and service providers to ensure alignment with project deliverables, scope, and timeline requirements
Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, risk logs, and performance tracking metrics within the Project Management Office (PMO) framework
Prioritize workloads effectively while executing ad hoc strategic operational projects as assigned