Director, Systems Technology Advisory Consulting - Remote

Director, Systems Technology Advisory Consulting - Remote

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Director, Systems Technology Advisory Consulting - Remote is a leader within the Optum Advisory Service.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Acts as a trusted advisor across client organization and builds deep relationships with clients and peers
• Formulates business and technical solution architecture for healthcare payer system implementation, migration and / or modernization projects
• Participates in the pursuit of new opportunities and drives the expansion of existing accounts
• Manages end-to-end technical delivery of payer system and application projects, including day-to-day oversight of project team members and quality review of team deliverables
• Serves as a first point of escalation for project team members, helping to remove blockers and effectively manage delivery risks
• Effectively manages engagement scope, budget, schedule, risks and proactively communicates with client if / when scope may require adjustment and facilitate customer conversations related to changing dynamics
• Build consensus among client stakeholders who play a critical role in the client's ability to successfully implement the identified solutions
• Leads team on how to make written communication and design of key deliverables more compelling (e.g., subject matter expertise and industry or client knowledge)
• Contribute to practice-level initiatives including service offering development and thought leadership beyond client project work
• Conduct research studies that may include collecting, analyzing, trending and presenting data and recommendations to management
• Provide coaching and mentoring of project team with the goal of developing and retaining talent within the organization

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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $132,200 to $226,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.