Impactful Healthcare Process Improvement Consultant

UnitedHealth-Grou; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Business Process Consultant to lead process improvement and transformation across Optum Financial. This role applies Lean Six Sigma, process engineering, and data-driven problem solving to deliver measurable value and scalable operations.

Preferred Work Arrangement: In-office at the Eden Prairie, MN location. Remote candidates outside the area may also be considered; you’ll have flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S., with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in process improvement, business consulting, operations, or process engineering.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing complex projects.
• Solid knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and process mapping methodologies.
• Demonstrated analytical, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to translate data and business challenges into actionable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead business process improvement initiatives that drive measurable business value, operational efficiency, and customer experience improvements.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and improvement efforts.
• Identify root causes, evaluate opportunities, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Develop business cases, project plans, and value realization strategies.
• Measure and communicate business outcomes and project results.

Skills

Process improvement

Cross-functional leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Data-driven problem solving

Project management

Education

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Business Process Consultant to lead process improvement and transformation across Optum Financial. This role applies Lean Six Sigma, process engineering, and data-driven problem solving to deliver measurable value and scalable operations.

Preferred Work Arrangement: In-office at the Eden Prairie, MN location. Remote candidates outside the area may also be considered; you’ll have flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S., with