The Role
As a Six Sigma Consultant, you'll lead process improvement initiatives, utilizing Six Sigma methodologies, while collaborating with teams to analyze and enhance quality management processes. You'll also drive projects incorporating AI and RPA solutions, benefiting organizational outcomes.
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Requisition Number: 2367349
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.
Are you a subject matter expert using Six Sigma methodology to deliver outstanding results? Would you enjoy working in a culture that values integrity, compassion, relationships, innovation, and performance?
Assist us with strategic initiatives crossing business teams and operating groups as a Six Sigma Black Belt by championing the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement projects as part of our Continuous Process Improvement team.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
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.
Are you a subject matter expert using Six Sigma methodology to deliver outstanding results? Would you enjoy working in a culture that values integrity, compassion, relationships, innovation, and performance?
Assist us with strategic initiatives crossing business teams and operating groups as a Six Sigma Black Belt by championing the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement projects as part of our Continuous Process Improvement team.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work with a team to provide end to end continuous quality improvement
- Use pertinent data and facts to identify and solve a range of problems within area of expertise
- Investigate non-standard requests and problems, with some assistance from others
- Work within a specific knowledge area
- Prioritize and organize own work to meet deadlines
- Provide explanations and information to others on topics within area of expertise
- Assess and interpret customer needs and requirements
- Drive projects leveraging AI/ML , New Gen Solutions or RPA solutions
- Work with minimal guidance
- Translate concepts into practice
- Act as a resource for others with less experience
- Consult and work with management in identifying process improvement opportunities
- Quantify quality results and trends and implement actionable improvements for the organization
- Champion coordination and collaboration in all project, quality and implementation activities
- Interact with internal business units to expand quality discipline in all functional areas of the department
- Participate in the design, development, implementation and monitoring of quality programs
- Serve as a catalyst for change
- 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:
- B.Tech/B.E/BCA/MCA/BA/BS degree related field and/or equivalent education and experience
- Six Sigma project experience (Black Belt experience or Green Belt Certification is a plus)
- 10+ years of total experience, 6+ years of experience in process improvement, quality management, project management and/or business analysis
- Experience in HCC (Hierarchical condition category) (Retrospective Coding process is preferred)
- Understand the metrics used to measure performance
- Excellent skills in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. Excellent Six Sigma knowledge and BB mentoring skills
- Proven ability to be multifunctional, to work with appropriate departments for the development of reporting needs and educational / staff development needs
- Proven excellent customer service skills
- Proven excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
- Proven ability to work independently and be self-directed while still supporting the team as a whole
- Proven excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple priorities
- Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely and to ability to facilitate meetings
Preferred Qualifications:
- Healthcare and/or insurance industry experience
- Experience driving Projects on AI / ML or RPA
- Skills in MS Access, Visio, Minitab, Process Mining and Task Mining
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.
Skills Required
- B.Tech/B.E/BCA/MCA/BA/BS degree related field and/or equivalent education and experience
- Six Sigma project experience (Black Belt experience or Green Belt Certification is a plus)
- 10+ years of total experience, 6+ years of experience in process improvement, quality management, project management and/or business analysis
- Experience in HCC (Hierarchical condition category)
- Excellent skills in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
- Excellent Six Sigma knowledge and BB mentoring skills
- Proven ability to be multifunctional, to work with appropriate departments for the development of reporting needs and educational / staff development needs
- Proven excellent customer service skills
- Proven excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
- Proven ability to work independently and be self-directed while still supporting the team as a whole
- Proven excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple priorities
- Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely and to ability to facilitate meetings
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers copay and HSA medical options with dental, vision, company‑paid life and disability, and free or low‑cost virtual visits. Feedback suggests the offering is comprehensive and competitive on paper.
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Parental & Family Support — Time off and family supports include PTO, eight paid holidays plus a floating day, six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000. Feedback suggests these resources are meaningful for caregivers and family needs.
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Retirement Support — Savings programs include a 401(k) with employer match (after one year, vesting after two) and a 10%‑discount Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These programs bolster long‑term financial security when combined with other savings resources.
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The Company
What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Optum Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.
Typical time on-site:
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