Optum is a pioneering global organization dedicated to enhancing health through innovative technology, enabling millions to lead healthier lives. By joining our dedicated team, your contributions will directly foster improved health outcomes, facilitating connections between individuals and the essential care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to thrive. Our culture is imbued with diversity and inclusion, surrounded by talented colleagues and comprehensive benefits paired with ample career development opportunities. We invite you to make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve and help us push the boundaries of health equity worldwide. Together, let’s embrace the journey of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a remote Advisory Manager specializing in Strategy & Growth, you will take charge of moderate complexity projects, leading the overall approach and structure of analyses for engagements and key deliverables. This crucial role demands a deep industry expertise, positioning you as the key driver of team problem-solving efforts aimed at helping clients recognize strategic priorities, enhance financial and market prosperity, rationalize services, and navigate the complexities presented by health care reform. You will skillfully assign workstreams to team members and yourself, aligning them with both skill development needs and client timelines while maintaining a focus on project economics and profitability.

This remote opportunity allows you the flexibility to work from anywhere within the U.S. while tackling exciting challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the project lead for moderate-complexity engagements or higher-complexity workstreams.
• Diagnose client-identified issues and their underlying challenges, formulating optimal strategic solutions.
• Achieve consensus among critical client stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of solutions.
• Devise the overall analytical approach and structure for the engagement, including critical deliverables.
• Mentor team members in developing their own approaches, and review their work to ensure precision and effectiveness.
• Act as the primary contact for the daily management of client projects.
• Establish effective communication routines with clients while showcasing executive presence during on-site presentations.
• Distribute workstreams based on team members’ skills and developmental needs while adhering to client requirements and timings.
• Focus closely on project economics and guide the team to adhere to practices that assure quality and profitability.
• Monitor team utilization against expectations to ensure optimal performance.
• Utilize both deductive and inductive reasoning effectively and efficiently.
• Provide subject matter expertise to other Optum Advisory Services units regarding strategic planning.
• Support other Optum Advisory Services divisions that require strategic expertise in relation to client issues.
• Communicate clearly and accurately, both in writing and verbally, with prospects, clients, and team members.
• Exhibit strong relationship management skills and navigate challenging interpersonal dynamics adeptly.
• Contribute to business development and thought leadership initiatives alongside primary project commitments.

You’ll be recognized and rewarded for your contributions within an environment that challenges you and provides clear guidance to succeed in your role, alongside prospects for growth into other positions of interest.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience interacting with external clients/customers within a consulting environment (Big 4 / Big 6 / Boutique).
• Expertise of at least 3 years using formal industry strategy consulting frameworks.
• A minimum of 3 years in the healthcare sector, including experience with payers and/or providers, or in life sciences.
• Familiarity with various strategy consulting frameworks and problem-solving methodologies.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite—Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 50% as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with payers and/or providers within the healthcare system.
• Skills in mentoring junior staff members.
• Experience in managing projects that successfully meet budgetary and timeline requirements.
• A background in healthcare consulting.
• Demonstrated analytical reasoning and solution-oriented problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven skills in leading and inspiring cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Proficient at identifying root causes of issues and employing creative problem-solving methods.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

All remote employees are required to comply with UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

The salary for this role ranges from $106,800 to $194,200 annually based on full-time employment. Compensation is influenced by various factors, including local labor markets, educational background, work experience, certifications, and more. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all applicable minimum wage laws. Alongside salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentives, recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contributions (eligibility requirements apply). Regardless of where you begin your journey with UnitedHealth Group, a wide array of benefits and incentives awaits you.

Application Deadline: This position will remain open for at least 2 business days or until we have a sufficient pool of candidates. The job posting may be removed earlier based on applicant volume.

At UnitedHealth Group, we strive to help individuals lead healthier lives and enhance the overall functionality of the health system. We hold the belief that everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, location, or income, deserves the chance to lead their healthiest life. However, we recognize that significant barriers to optimal health persist, disproportionately affecting people of color, historically marginalized groups, and low-income individuals. We are dedicated to minimizing our environmental impact while delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and elevates health outcomes—an essential priority intertwining with our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates 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 applicable laws.

UnitedHealth Group maintains a drug-free workplace. Candidates must successfully pass a drug test before commencing employment.