Care Transformation Project Manager - Remote

Optum Insight is focused on improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. The Care Transformation Project Manager will lead opportunity analysis, solution design, financial measurement, and implementation to help health systems manage clinical operations and improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee detailed data analytics and financial projections (e.g., , 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 workstreams 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

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in project management, including building and creating project /program deliverables with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams concurrently
• 2+ 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor team members
• Demonstrated excellent analytical skills, including demonstrated ability to identify key issues, analyze data, and solve complex problems
• Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience leading client meetings and communications
• Demonstrated solid time management, organizational, and prioritization skills with proven ability to drive initiatives and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated to be highly adept at handling ambiguity, including demonstrated conflict resolution and risk remediation skills
• Demonstrated to be flexible team player, collaborative work style, and solid interpersonal skills, dedicated to contributing toward the desired outcome
• Ability to travel up to 70%
• Lean Six Sigma certifications
• 2+ years of experience in management consulting
• 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)
• 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