Advisory Services Consultant - EDS - Remote

Optum Insight is 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, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and 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 Advisory Services Consultant - EDS - Remote is part of the Optum Advisory - Enterprise Delivery Services (EDS) consulting practice. Enterprise Delivery Services (EDS) is a rapidly growing business that serves clients across the health care ecosystem. We provide on-demand access to consulting talent with unparalleled experience and combine it with premium customer care and flexible contracting, allowing clients to focus on their core capabilities and create an agile workforce that scales with the demands of their business. EDS consultants combine deep healthcare expertise with AI‑enabled delivery approaches, leveraging data-driven tools to accelerate insights, improve decision-making, and drive measurable outcomes across complex enterprise initiatives. Engagements are delivered through a range of structured consulting delivery models that are tailored to client needs, scope, and organizational maturity.

Our consultants are engaged to support both internal teams within UnitedHealth Group and external commercial clients in one or more of the following areas:

• Healthcare Consulting
• Project and Program Management
• Business Analysis
• Product Management
• Process Transformation
• Change Management
• Quality Assurance
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• AI‑driven innovation and solution enablement
• Training, Learning and Development

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:

• Collaborate with business and technology teams to identify issues, establish objectives, develop recommendations, and implement solutions for our clients
• Perform project management duties including work plan development, stakeholder management, and creation of engagement artifacts for clients
• Leverage AI‑enabled tools to support and accelerate consulting delivery activities while improving efficiency and outcomes
• 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
• Drive outcomes without direct authority, engaging team members in a cross-functional environment
• Conduct research studies that may include collecting, analyzing, trending, and presenting data and recommendations to management
• Define, develop, and document business requirements to ensure clients' needs are captured and delivered
• Work closely with Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, Architects, Business Partners, and other Technology teams to ensure requirements and design are completely understood
• Assist in quality assurance and user acceptance testing by writing test scripts, executing test cases, and documenting defects
• Effectively build and maintain relationships with internal and external clients
• Provide clear communications (oral and written) and share knowledge at all levels of the organization
• Ensure that the engagement performs consistent with expected client value and internal financial targets

Limited travel may be required for this role (less than 25% on average over a year's time but may involve Monday through Thursday travel for multiple concurrent weeks to satisfy specific client project requirements). Consultants who are not local to an Optum office facility work from a home office when not at the client site.

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:

• 3+ years of experience in Project and/or Product Management role within a healthcare environment
• 3+ years of Process Improvement experience
• 2+ years of building/creating project deliverables with the ability to manage complex work-streams in a client facing role
• 2+ years of experience working in an Agile environment
• 1+ years of experience with CA Agile, Rally, JIRA, or similar application
• 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%
• Ability to work core business hours Monday - Friday

Preferred Qualifications:

• Agile / Scrum certified

• Experience with a nationally recognized consulting firm or a healthcare payer or provider system

• Experience in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Experience in digital health or consumer digital products or services

• Experience in a large matrixed environment

• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly technical, fast-paced environment

• Proven solid interpersonal skills

• 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 $72,800 - $130,000 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 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.