Optum is a global organisation 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.
About Us
We have a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale.
About the Role
In healthcare, evolution doesn't just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum.
As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We'll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You'll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.
Job Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively in a leadership role with business partners, SMEs, and stakeholders to ensure a shared understanding of business requirements associated with Data & Reporting.
* Partner with cross-functional teams, refine requirements, and use it to shape core processes for Data Acquisition, Governance & Control, Metrics Repository, Central intake, management and delivery of desired outcomes.
* Manage the relationship with business partners to determine their data and reporting needs and ensure details are accurately captured in an inventory backlog system and subsequently delivered against.
* Align with Delivery partners to ensure appropriate allocation of work within defined parameters and ensure ongoing tracking of progress toward closure.
* Take a leadership role in communicating progress to Leadership and our partners, ensuring delivery partners maintain an accurate status on ongoing committed work schedules.
* Support the development of Mitigation and resolve risks and issues associated with capability delivery.
* Prepare and present information to leadership for next steps and decision making.
You Will Be Rewarded
You will be rewarded and recognised 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications
* BS/BA in business and/or healthcare related fields.
* Demonstrated relevant experience as Business Analyst or Project Manager.
* Experience with advanced use of data systems and the curation of data from different sources in a structured process.
* Demonstrated experience in gathering and evaluating requirements and translating business requirements.
* Intermediate level of experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Visio).
* Highly collaborative individual with ability to influence others and build strong stakeholder relationships internally, as well as externally.
* Solid working knowledge of how to execute on project deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to develop solid networks and ensure collaboration and consensus building.
* An ability to communicate complex and technical issues to diverse audiences.
* Self-directed and able to drive detailed solutions to completion with minimal oversight.
Preferred Qualifications
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Experience managing business partners in a matrix organization.
* Experience working directly with senior level business stakeholders.
* Experience with US Healthcare.
* Experience with Financial Analysis and Budget Control.