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.

　　No industry is moving faster than health care. And no organization is better positioned to lead health care forward.

　　Are you a subject matter expertise using Six Sigma methodology in project management, scope definition, risk identification, methodology and resource allocation or facilitation? Assist us with strategic initiatives crossing business teams and operating groups as a Project Six Sigma Consultant to coordinate and complete projects, define performance and results and manage vendors and service providers.

　　Position in this function employs Six Sigma methodology and analytics into organizational operations in order to accomplish business objectives. Works with Six Sigma-certified professionals in the planning, designing, and accomplishing of key projects. Incumbents matched to this function require accredited Six Sigma training. Generally work is self-directed and not prescribed.

　　Primary Responsibilities:

　　We need attention to every detail with an eye for the points no one has considered. The rewards for performance are significant You'll help improve the health of millions by assisting with Operational Projects throughout the organization! Join us and start doing your life's best work 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 Works with less structured, more complex issues Serves as a resource to others 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:

　　BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field and/or equivalent education and experience Six Sigma Certification or in process of Certification for Project Management 4+ years of project management administration and/or project management experience to include tracking/reporting responsibilities for a large portfolio of projects 2+ years of experience in tracking, planning projects, working with large data sets and making data-driven analytical decisions Moderate to advance MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint skills Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely and to ability to facilitate meetings Proven excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple priorities

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Typically Black Belt certified Previous experience in a Project Management Office (PMO)

　　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.

　　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.