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. The Advisory Manager (Strategy & Growth) – Remote is the overall project lead across moderate complexity engagement types and is responsible for determining overall approach and structure of analysis for engagement and key deliverables. The Manager (Strategy & Growth) Advisory Services will need substantial industry knowledge and will serve as the driving force behind team problem solving to help the clients identify strategic priorities, improve financial and market performance, rationalize services, and meet the many challenges that health care reform gives them. The Manager (Strategy & Growth) Advisory Services will assign workstreams to team members and self that reflect skills and development needs while meeting the needs and timelines of the client. This role will have a focus on project economics and will direct team to follow the practices needed to ensure both quality and profitability.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.Overall project lead across moderate-complexity engagement types (or workstream lead for higher-complexity engagements)
Determining overall analytical approach and structure for engagement / workstream including key deliverables
Principal point of day-to-day contact for client project lead
Establishes optimal communication cadence with client and demonstrates sufficient executive presence to lead onsite presentations
Focuses on project economics and directs team to follow practices needed to ensure both quality and profitability
Provide subject matter expertise to other Optum Advisory Services business units as it relates to strategic planning
Provide support to other Optum Advisory Services business units when strategy expertise is required in dealing with client issues
Communicate effectively and accurately in writing and verbally to prospects, clients, and other staff
Demonstrate solid relationship management skills and ability to handle challenging interpersonal situations
Contribute to practice-level initiatives including business development and thought leadership beyond client project work
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 external client/customer facing experience at a consulting firm (Big 4 / Big 6 / Boutique) environment
~3+ years of experience utilizing formal industry strategy consulting frameworks
~Familiar with variety of strategy consulting frameworks and problem-solving approaches
~ Proficiency in MS Office Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel
~ Ability to travel domestically, up to 50% when required
Experience mentoring junior level staff
Experience managing projects that achieved budget and timeline goals
Background in healthcare consulting
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Proven ability to drill down to the root cause of issues and be creative in problem solving Proven written and verbal communication skills
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
The salary range for this role is $106,800 to $194,200 annually based on full-time employment. 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). Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. 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.
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