Manager, Healthcare Transformation - Remote

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives?

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The Manager, Healthcare Transformation, 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 lead opportunity analysis, solution design, financial measurement and implementation. 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Oversee detailed data analytics and financial projections (e.g., Micro Strategy, Excel), and translate findings to operational stakeholders

* Perform project / program management activities, such as monitoring client scope, creating and tracking deliverables, creating status reports, identifying and mitigating risks, managing resource plans, and monitoring successful achievement of project goals

* Manage multiple clients and/or complex work streams simultaneously in a rapidly changing environment

* Define and manage the creation of artifacts or deliverables that effectively summarize findings, support fact-based recommendations, and provide appropriate detail to substantiate conclusions

* Present final deliverables to client executives and sponsors

* Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, internal and external, on project approach, strategies, and work plans

* Lead the design and implementation of recommended solutions

* Develop sales pursuit materials and other business development activities (e.g. proposals, pricing, and Statements of Work)

* Identify opportunities for client account growth and perform a leadership role in conjunction with the sales leaders to close add-on business

* Lead as a brand ambassador for Optum's full suite of products and services to meet client needs

* Oversee and manage Optum Advisory team members either directly or through a matrixed, client-based environment

* Communicate clear direction and delegate responsibilities to team members when needed, providing management and coaching

* Build and manage relationships with client stakeholders, executives, and decision-makers, leading with influence to drive change

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 management consulting

* 5+ years of experience in project management, including building and creating project / program deliverables with the ability to manage multiple complex work streams concurrently

* 5+ years of experience managing workplans, budgets, and tracking metrics to assess initiative progress and overall project health

* 5+ years of advanced Microsoft Office expertise, specifically Excel and Power Point

* 3+ years of provider healthcare consulting experience and/or process improvement experience in a provider environment

* 3+ years of experience leading cross functional teams and mentoring team members

* 3+ years of experience identifying key issues, analyzing data, and solving complex business-related problems

* Ability to travel up to 80%

Preferred Qualifications:

* Lean six sigma certifications

* Experience with industrial and/or systems engineering

* Experience in clinical transformation solution design and implementation resulting in significant recurring financial benefit

* Experience with data management tools and/or BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Micro Strategy)

* Experience in a client account growth and relationship expansion role

* Experience with project turnaround/remediation

* Hospital operations, case management and/or clinical variation consulting experience

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

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