Finance and Accounting Process Improvement Project or Six Sigma Consultant – Remote

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.

Are you a subject matter expertise using Six Sigma methodology in project management, scope definition, risk identification, methodology and resource allocation or facilitation or in accounting and finance with a desire to learn process improvement methodologies?  Assist us with strategic initiatives crossing business teams and operating groups as a Project Six Sigma Consultant to coordinate and complete projects,  drive performance and results.  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.  Finance and accounting background is required and Six Sigma Certification or in process of Certification for Project Management and/or previous experience in a Project Management Office (PMO) is a plus.

As a Finance and accounting Process Improvement Project Consultant / Six Sigma Consultant, you will be driving process improvement projects in the controllership from defining the problem through implementation of solutions and closure of the project with a control plan.   You will work cross functionally in a matrix organization to ensure to ensure impacted areas are assessed, communicated with, change management occurs when necessary and that the process is optimized.  

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Initially be working on primarily on Optum Billing related projects
• Able to quickly get up to speed, learn the area and offer insights and improvements and assigned projects
• Drive projects with a high sense of urgency meeting or exceeding internal or external customer deadlines and expectations
• Ensure project deliverables are used effectively and only when applicable
• Report project status to management as per schedule set by management
• Provide / track both hard and soft benefits to leadership for all projects you are leading

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: 

• 2+ years of project management administration and/or project management experience and/or core accounting experience and/or finance experience
• Moderate to advanced MS Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint skills 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely and to ability to facilitate meetings
• Demonstrated excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications:         

• Certified Public Accountant or Six Sigma certification or PMP Certification preferred or in in process 
• Experience working in a healthcare or pharmacy related field

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy  

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.  

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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 employers 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