Remote Advisory Services Lead - AI-Driven Delivery

Taleo; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 113,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, seeks an Advisory Services Manager – Remote to lead senior consulting engagements within Enterprise Delivery Services, applying AI-enabled delivery and data-driven approaches to improve outcomes for health care clients. The role supports internal teams and external clients across PMO, analytics, and product management domains.

You will collaborate with business and technology partners to drive objectives, manage risks, and deliver value while navigating a

Qualifications

• 7+ years of complex enterprise program management experience.
• 7+ years of experience with MS Project or similar project management software.
• 6+ years of experience leading large-scale consulting engagements or large internal healthcare projects / programs in a client facing role.
• 6+ years of experience working in an Agile environment.
• 3+ years of experience with a nationally recognized consulting firm or a healthcare payer or provider system.
• 1+ years of experience with CA Agile, Rally, JIRA or similar application.
• 1+ years of experience presenting to senior executive level audiences.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools (e.g., generative AI, automation tools, or advanced analytics platforms) to enhance productivity and deliverables.
• Based in greater Minneapolis, MN OR ability to relocate at own expense to Minnesota OR ability to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business and technology teams to identify issues, establish objectives, develop recommendations, and implement solutions for our clients
• Define, establish, and deploy Project Management Office (PMO) frameworks, standards, and best practices, leveraging advanced project management tools and artifacts (e.g., Charter/Scope, Integrated Project Plans, Issue logs, Requirements Matrices, Lessons Learned, and portfolio tracking)
• Drive scalable use of AI‑enabled tools to support and accelerate consulting delivery activities while improving efficiency and outcomes
• Advise clients on practical applications of AI to enhance business processes, digital products, and operational performance
• Monitor, manage, and document project milestones, deliverables, and outcomes throughout the project lifecycle, proactively identifying emerging issues and driving appropriate actions to maintain project alignment and momentum.
• Develop, communicate, and execute comprehensive project risk and issue management plans, including mitigation and escalation strategies to minimize impact and ensure successful delivery
• Determine funding needs, staffing requirements, allotment of resources to various phases of projects and lead others in the organization to make meaningful process improvements
• Effectively build and maintain relationships with internal and external clients
• Facilitate status updates and review of programs to client senior leadership team and/or project sponsor
• Provide work stream/project oversight, manage and track issue resolution, and make key decisions for the project with the project sponsor
• Provide clear communications (oral and written) and share knowledge at all levels of the organization
• Provide coaching and mentoring of project team with the goal of developing and retaining talent within the organization
• Drive outcomes without direct authority, engaging team members in a cross-functional environment
• Provide leadership in the management and development of enterprise products and capabilities
• Ensure that the engagement performs consistent with expected client value and internal financial targets

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Agile

AI-enabled tools

Client relationship management

Communication

Presentation to executives

Remote work

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Rally

Job description

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, seeks an Advisory Services Manager – Remote to lead senior consulting engagements within Enterprise Delivery Services, applying AI-enabled delivery and data-driven approaches to improve outcomes for health care clients. The role supports internal teams and external clients across PMO, analytics, and product management domains.

You will collaborate with business and technology partners to drive objectives, manage risks, and deliver value while navigating a