Director, Six Sigma & AI-Driven Forecasting

Taleo; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Incentives and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k plan

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Director Six Sigma to lead the redesign of forecasting and financial planning initiatives with a focus on near real-time reporting and AI-enabled processes.

The role requires extensive experience in accounting/finance re-engineering, Six Sigma belt certification, and strong communication with executive leadership. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth within Optum.

Qualifications

• Six Sigma Belt certification or Big 4 Senior Manager level experience in AI re-engineering space.
• 10+ years of experience in accounting and finance re-engineering or advisory services in the accounting and finance space.
• 5+ years of experience in finance, forecasting work, and/or re-engineering of financial processes.
• Experience in AI re-engineering and applying automation technologies to business workflows.
• Expert-level knowledge of AI capabilities, emerging technologies, and practical enterprise applications.
• Proven excellent communication skills with proven ability to document current state, identify gaps, and deliver executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Re-engineer and redesign forecasting and financial planning & analysis initiatives to enable near real-time financial statements across a segment of Optum
• Drive Optum process re-engineering to ensure best-in-class AI solutions and world-class processes resulting in incremental IOI
• Lead Six Sigma projects to perform process re-engineering efforts and direct the implementation of future-state processes
• Analyze complex current-state operational processes, document process gaps, and present strategic recommendations to executive leadership
• Collaborate across finance, accounting, and business teams to align core financial workflows with modern AI and automation capabilities
• Establish metrics, governance structures, and process controls to monitor operational performance and ensure sustained project outcomes

Skills

Six Sigma Belt

AI re-engineering

Finance re-engineering

Forecasting re-engineering

AI capabilities

Executive communication

Education

CPA certification

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Director Six Sigma to lead the redesign of forecasting and financial planning initiatives with a focus on near real-time reporting and AI-enabled processes.

The role requires extensive experience in accounting/finance re-engineering, Six Sigma belt certification, and strong communication with executive leadership. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth within Optum.