Six Sigma Consultant

Requisition Number: 2377059
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 will help improve the health of millions by assisting with Operational Projects throughout the organization.
Are you a subject matter expert using Six Sigma methodology in project management, scope definition, risk identification, methodology and resource allocation or facilitation? Assist with strategic initiatives crossing business teams and operating groups as a Project Six Sigma Consultant to coordinate and complete projects, define performance and results, manage vendors and service providers, investigate non-standard requests and problems, make presentations to senior leadership, ensure project documentation is accurate, and ensure projects are completed on time and within scope. Six Sigma certification or in-process certification for Project Management is required and previous experience in a PMO environment is a plus.
Primary Responsibility:

• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field and/or equivalent education and experience
• Six Sigma certification
• 4+ years of project management administration and/or project management experience including tracking/reporting responsibilities for a large portfolio of projects
• 2+ years of experience in tracking, planning projects, working with large datasets, and making data-driven analytical decisions
• Moderate to advanced MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely and facilitate meetings
• Proven excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities

Preferred Qualification:

• Black Belt certification

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.