**Senior Consultant, Care Transformation - Remote

• Collect, analyze and synthesize, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to inform client recommendations
• Oversee and/or perform detailed data analytics and financial projections (e.g., Excel, Power BI) and translate findings to operational stakeholders
• Perform project management activities, such as monitoring client scope, tracking deliverables, creating status reports, identifying and mitigating risks, managing resource plans, and monitoring successful achievement of project goals
• Coordinate internal and/or client teams in a complex and rapidly changing environment
• Create artifacts or deliverables that effectively summarize findings, support fact-based recommendations, and provide appropriate detail to substantiate conclusions
• Present final deliverables to client sponsors
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project approach, strategies, and work plans
• Assist in the design and implementation of recommended solutions
• Support the creation of sales pursuit materials and other business development activities (e.g., proposals and Statements of Work)
• Communicate clear direction and delegate responsibilities to team members when needed, providing management and coaching
• Build and manage relationships with client stakeholders and decision-makers, leading with influence to drive change

The Senior Consultant, Care Transformation - Remote will be a part of a team responsible for solving some of the most complex issues facing health systems across the US. Our clients seek transformational solutions to managing clinical operations - including Care Management and Clinical Variation Reduction - to reduce cost of care, improve quality and patient outcomes, and bring innovative solutions to solve complex problems. This individual will support opportunity analysis, solution design and implementation, and financial measurement. The ideal candidate must be passionate about improving care delivery, effective at working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and confident in their interactions with senior leaders (C-suite), providers, and business partners.

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., * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience leading client meetings and communications

• Solid time management, organizational, and prioritization skills with proven ability to drive initiatives and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical skills, including demonstrated ability to identify key issues, analyze data, and make recommendations to address problems
• Highly adept at handling ambiguity, including demonstrated conflict resolution and risk remediation skills
• Flexible team player, collaborative work style, and solid interpersonal skills, dedicated to contributing toward the desired outcome

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., * 3+ years of experience in management consulting and/or industrial and/or systems engineering

• 3+ years of experience building and creating project deliverables
• 2+ years of experience in project management, including experience leading multiple project work streams concurrently
• 1+ years of provider healthcare consulting experience and/or process improvement experience in a provider environment
• Experience managing workplans, budgets, and tracking metrics to assess initiative progress and overall project health
• Experience with data management tools and/or BI tools (e.g., Tableau, MicroStrategy)
• Advanced Microsoft Office expertise, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Willing or ability to travel up to 80%*, * Lean Six Sigma certifications
• Experience with data management tools and/or BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI or Excel, MicroStrategy)
• Experience in clinical transformation solution design and/or assessment and implementation resulting in significant recurring financial benefit
• Experience supporting business development and/or client growth opportunities

*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.

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., 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.