Senior Consultant (Enterprise Activation) Advisory Services - Remote

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Stock purchase

401k matching

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Senior Consultant (Enterprise Activation) Advisory Services for a remote role. You will act as the day-to-day engagement manager across diverse engagements, diagnose client issues, define analytical approaches, and build consensus for successful implementation.

You will coach juniors, supervise workstreams, and serve as the primary client contact with strong communication skills. The position requires 4+ years in healthcare, 2+ years client-facing consulting, and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of healthcare industry experience.
• 2+ years of external client/customer facing experience at a consulting firm (McKinsey-BCG-Bain/Big 4/Boutique) environment
• 2+ years of experience utilizing formal industry strategy consulting frameworks within a payer or life sciences environment
• 2+ years of experience with project management, developing and presenting deliverables to C-suite executives
• 1+ years of experience mentoring and upskilling junior staff
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Proven analytical reasoning and solutions-focus problem solving
• Proven ability to drill down to the root cause of issues and develop actionable solutions
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel domestically, up to 75% when required

Responsibilities

• Serve as overall day-to-day engagement manager across various engagement types
• Demonstrate ability to accurately diagnose client-facing issues and determine the appropriate analyses and evaluations to develop solutions
• Determining overall analytical approach and structure for engagement and workstreams
• Build consensus among client stakeholders about the accuracy of the solutions and aid them in successful implementation
• Spend time coaching team members to develop approaches for their individual responsibilities, reviewing and validating their work for accuracy and effectiveness
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and client stakeholders
• Establishes optimal communication cadence with client and demonstrates sufficient executive presence to lead onsite presentations
• Assigns workstreams to team members and self that meet needs and timelines of client
• Closely monitors actual vs. expected team utilization
• Effectively and appropriately apply both deductive and inductive thinking
• Provide subject matter expertise to other Optum Advisory Services business units related to strategic planning and specific client issues
• Communicate effectively and accurately in writing and verbally
• Demonstrate solid relationship management skills and ability to handle challenging interpersonal situations
• Contribute to practice-level initiatives including business development and thought leadership beyond client project work

Skills

Healthcare experience

Client facing

Strategy frameworks

Project management

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Travel readiness

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Senior Consultant (Enterprise Activation) Advisory Services - Remote (2383740)

Senior Consultant (Enterprise Activation) Advisory Services - Remote - 2383740

OptumInsightis improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, andultimately consumers. Our deepexpertisein the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management,qualityand revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Consultant (Enterprise Activation) Advisory Services is the overall day-to-day engagement manager across both simple and complex engagement types and is responsible for determining overall approach and structure of a given engagement and associated key deliverables. The Senior Consultant must possess relevant industry knowledge to serve as the driving force behind team problem solving, helping clients identify strategic priorities, improve financial and market performance, rationalize services, improve customer experiences, and address their specific business challenges. The Senior Consultant develops and assigns workstreams to team members and him/herself that meet the needs and timelines of the client. This role will also assist junior team members in building and developing their skills.

You’llenjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as overall day-to-day engagement manager across various engagement types
• Demonstrate ability to accurately diagnose client-facing issues and determine the appropriate analyses and evaluations to develop solutions
• Determining overall analytical approach and structure for engagement and workstreams
• Build consensus among client stakeholders about the accuracy of the solutions and aid them in successful implementation
• Spend time coaching team members to develop approaches for their individual responsibilities, reviewing and validating their work for accuracy and effectiveness
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and client stakeholders
• Establishes optimal communication cadence with client and demonstrates sufficient executive presence to lead onsite presentations
• Assigns workstreams to team members and self that meet needs and timelines of client
• Closely monitors actual vs. expected team utilization
• Effectively and appropriately apply both deductive and inductive thinking
• Provide subject matter expertise to other Optum Advisory Services business units related to strategic planning and specific client issues
• Communicate effectively and accurately in writing and verbally
• Demonstrate solid relationship management skills and ability to handle challenging interpersonal situations
• Contribute to practice-level initiatives including business development and thought leadership beyond client project work

You’llbe 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 asprovidedevelopment for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of healthcare industry experience
• 2+ years of external client/customer facing experience at a consulting firm (McKinsey-BCG-Bain/Big 4/Boutique) environment
• 2+ years of experience utilizing formal industry strategy consulting frameworks within a payer or life sciences environment
• 2+ years of experience with project management, developing and presenting deliverables to C-suite executives
• 1+ years of experience mentoring and upskilling junior staff
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Proven analytical reasoning and solutions-focus problem solving
• Proven ability to drill down to the root cause of issues and develop actionable solutions
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel domestically, up to 75% when required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, generative AI platforms, AI-driven analytics) as part of day-to-day delivery and team workflow; model AI-first behaviors for the broader practice
• Experience supporting end-to-end sales and business development life cycle in a consulting environment (e.g., lead generation, proposal development, RFP response)
• Payer experience in both consulting and/or a direct industry role
• Demonstrated background in healthcare consulting
• Demonstrated creative in problem solving approach

*All employees working remotely will berequiredto 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
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.