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.
Optum Infusion Services is seeking a Manager, Sales & Growth Analytics with extensive experience in descriptive and diagnostic analytics. This role will collaborate with sales and finance leadership to develop and implement data-driven strategies that increase sales and drive revenue growth.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sales forecasting models to help predict future sales trends and inform business decisions
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports that provide meaningful insights and recommendations for Sales and Growth teams
• Lead a team of developers and ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the required quality
• Mentor and coach team members to ensure they have the skills and knowledge they need to be successful
• Take ownership of the technical direction of projects, working closely with product managers and stakeholders to define technical requirements
• Act as a technical authority, providing guidance and direction on complex coding and design issues
• Write high-quality, maintainable code that adheres to established coding standards and best practices
• Work closely with other technical leads, architects, and developers to ensure that technical solutions are aligned with the overall strategy and architecture of the organization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement new data solutions
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and bring new ideas and approaches to the team
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget by managing scope, risks, and dependencies effectively

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+ years of experience in engineering or reporting development, with 1+ years of experience in a lead or technical lead role
• 3+ years of advanced SQL experience
• Extensive experience with development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Kanban
• Experience leading, motivating & mentoring a team of developers
• Robust analytical skills with experience in data visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, or similar
• Knowledge of architecture, design patterns, and best practices for descriptive analytics
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively to solve complex technical problems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in R or Python
• Experience with Jira or Rally
• Experience in Predictive analytics

Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington residents is $85,000 to $167,300. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
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.