[Remote] **Senior Consultant, Care Transformation - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Senior Consultant, Care Transformation will be responsible for solving complex issues facing health systems, focusing on managing clinical operations and improving patient outcomes through data analysis and project management. Responsibilities • 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 Skills • 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 Benefits • Comprehensive benefits package • Incentive and recognition programs • Equity stock purchase • 401k contribution Company Overview • Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.optum.com/. Company H1B Sponsorship • Optum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 648 in 2025, 559 in 2024, 620 in 2023, 851 in 2022, 593 in 2021, 438 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.