Client Test Strategy Consultant

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.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Gain a deep understanding of functional areas across OptumRx to facilitate internal and client facing cross-functional discussions, decision-making and issue resolution related to client functional and end-to-end testing
• Own client facing Master Test Strategy development, support internal and external executive governance reporting throughout implementation and post go-live support period
• Lead in internal and external cross-functional call forums in support of test readiness activities including requirements, test planning, test execution, and defect management
• Own, drive, and continually improve processes and capabilities related to internal and external end-to-end testing
• Participate in governance forum in support of end-to-end testing during onboarding and renewal process of new and existing clients

This position requires strong experience in direct client facing role, managing client relationship, expectations, results, and issue resolution. This position requires sound ability to facilitate through customer issues, functional issues, and business decisions.  This position should also be focused on gaining consensus with cross-functional team members to identify the best business solution possible to improve our readiness processes. 

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:

• 5+ years of experience in a fast paced strategic environment that includes technical design, business process analysis, business application implementation and associated skills
• Matrix partner management experience
• Experience facilitating across functional team through major process and business changes
• Experience utilizing data to influence key process decision makers
• Experience using excellent judgment, problem resolution, team building, negotiation, conflict resolution, budgeting, decision-making, & experience working under continual deadline pressure
• Experience effectively using time management & scheduling skills
• Experience risk planning skills & risk identification, quantification, & response planning
• Experience working in multiple areas of business

• Intermediate level proficiency or better in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience performing trending and statistical analysis to make tough business decisions
• RxClaim experience
• MS Project 
• MS Visio
• Proven ability to motivate and influence

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.