Six Sigma Black Belt Project Manager

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.Ovations, a UnitedHealth Group company, helps Americans in the second half of life, as well as disabled and low income families, optimize their health and well being by offering choice and access to the best care providers and services.  The Ovations Insurance Solutions Division works in conjunction with one of the world's largest non-profit organizations, AARP, to provide Medicare supplement and hospital indemnity insurance as well as other health and well being products for more than 3.7 million people.  We offer our members a simple way of achieving better health.  Come to Ovations and discover the rare combination of a rewarding career and the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives.    We are looking for a candidate that will contribute to Ovations' financial and operational performance by applying a comprehensive understanding of the business and Operational Excellence expertise to strategic business planning and execution. Identify root causes for issues; Implement Operational Excellence methodologies; Develop solutions that are timely, and effectively address business issues and needs.    Primary responsibilities include:Leads breakthrough project teams to successful project completion and realization of the targeted benefits. Maintains strong business relationships with leadership team. Understands the business and business strategy with a focus on business processes and transactional operations. Monitors and analyzes data and trends to identify potential opportunities, needs, issues, and problems that could impact business results. Understands customer needs/issues in defining quality and establishing quality priorities. Understands how to break down work into process steps, develops schedules, and works well within time constraints. Serves as a catalyst for change; actively involved in process and organizational change and development. Applies analytical / quantitative approach to problem solving; knows how to obtain and use data, and comfortable with statistical concepts. Breaks down organizational barriers to ensure that Breakthrough Strategy Teams are effective in reaching project resolution. Works with Benefits Tracker to identify each project's financial impact and savings over a period of time. Coaches, trains and facilitates in Six Sigma methodology. Minimum of 5 years of relevant business experience including at least 2+ years in a Black Belt role; Black Belt certification required (MBB experience strongly preferred)  BA/BS degree in Business or related field required Advanced project management, business process improvement and change management experience Strong business and financial acumen, with experience in measurement, data analysis and interpretation. Strong history of quickly building relationships, gaining credibility and partnering with business leaders. Team building skills. Ability to facilitate productive meetings. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Clear, candid and persuasive in written and oral communications. Computer skills - familiar with most common applications for analysis/problem resolution ie. Minitab Software, Excel & Visio. Healthcare/insurance experience is a plus. UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.   If you are interested in growing professionally within an innovative, highly respected organization, UHG invites you to explore this excellent growth opportunity!   Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.