Senior Director Six Sigma - Remote

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Senior Director of FP&A Re-engineering to lead a high-performing team of Finance Six Sigma professionals tasked with redesigning forecasting and FP&A across the organization. You will drive AI-enabled process improvements, deliver near real-time financial statements, and shepherd governance and ethical standards across AI lifecycles.

This role offers remote work within the United States with in-office expectations in Minneapolis or Washington, DC four days per week for on-site

Qualifications

• Six Sigma Belt certification and/or Big 4 Senior Manager experience in AI and process re-engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in accounting and finance re-engineering or advisory services.
• 10+ years of experience in finance, forecasting, and FP&A process re-engineering.
• 5+ years of experience driving process re-engineering utilizing AI and automation solutions.
• Demonstrated expert-level technical knowledge of emerging AI technologies and capability frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing current state operations, documenting operational gaps, and delivering executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Direct a team of Finance Six Sigma re-engineers to redesign forecasting for near real-time statements.
• Drive process re-engineering to implement AI solutions and improve IOI.
• Lead Six Sigma belts to execute future-state re-engineering initiatives.
• Oversee operating-improvement projects to optimize financial performance.
• Integrate enterprise AI and automation into FP&A workflows to unlock value.
• Set technology goals and align execution to accelerate adoption of digital tools.
• Ensure governance and ethical standards across AI-driven projects.

Skills

Six Sigma Belt

15+ years accounting/finance re-engine

10+ years FP&A

5+ years AI/automation in re-engineer

AI technologies knowledge

Operational analysis & exec presents

Education

CPA

Job description

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. As the Senior Director of Optum Financial Planning and Analysis Re-engineering, you will lead a high-performing team of Finance Six Sigma re-engineers tasked with transforming financial planning and analysis (FP&A) operations across Optum. In this high-impact role, you will direct process re-engineering initiatives aimed at redesigning forecasting processes to achieve near real-time financial statements Optum-wide. You will leverage best-in-class artificial intelligence solutions and cutting-edge technologies to streamline operations, eliminate capability gaps, and deliver significant incremental impact on income. You'll enjoy 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

• Direct a team of Finance Six Sigma re-engineers to redesign forecasting and other financial planning and analysis initiatives to achieve near real-time financial statements Optum-wide
• Drive Optum process re-engineering to ensure best-in-class AI solutions and world-class processes resulting in incremental Impact on Income (IOI)
• Lead a team of Six Sigma belts to perform process re-engineering efforts and drive implementation toward the future state vision
• Direct operational improvement projects throughout the organization to optimize business performance and elevate overall financial operations
• Strategically integrate enterprise AI technologies and automation tools into financial planning workflows to unlock new business value and operational efficiency
• Establish strategic technology goals and align team execution to accelerate adoption of modern digital tools while removing operational barriers
• Champion responsible governance and ethical standards across all AI-driven process re-engineering lifecycles

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

• Six Sigma Belt certification and/or Big 4 Senior Manager experience in artificial intelligence (AI) and process re-engineering
• 15+ years of experience in accounting and finance re-engineering or advisory services within the accounting and finance domain
• 10+ years of experience in finance, forecasting, and process re-engineering of financial planning and analysis functions
• 5+ years of experience driving process re-engineering utilizing artificial intelligence and automation solutions
• Demonstrated expert-level technical knowledge of emerging AI technologies and capability frameworks
• Demonstrated experience analyzing current state operations, documenting operational gaps, and delivering executive-level presentations

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Healthcare industry experience
• 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). 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 $159,300 - $273,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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