Associate Director Six Sigma
Optum is seeking an Associate Director for Six Sigma to drive quality culture and operational improvements within their global healthcare organization. The role involves leading a team of practitioners and project managers to meet critical business objectives through data-driven methodology. Candidates must possess significant experience in CI projects, people management, and familiarity with emerging technologies like AI and NLP. The position requires strong stakeholder collaboration skills and a focus on change management.
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Experience
12+ years
Function
Operations
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
Optum is seeking an Associate Director for Six Sigma to drive quality culture and operational improvements within their global healthcare organization. The role involves leading a team of practitioners and project managers to meet critical business objectives through data-driven methodology. Candidates must possess significant experience in CI projects, people management, and familiarity with emerging technologies like AI and NLP. The position requires strong stakeholder collaboration skills and a focus on change management.
TAL's take
Strong leadership role at a large, established healthcare organization with clear requirements for continuous improvement and strategic oversight.
Role requirements and responsibilities are clearly defined regarding Six Sigma methodology, team leadership, and stakeholder management.
Salaries at Optum
21.9 LPA average
Based on 181 Grapevine salary entries for Optum.
Operations
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11 LPA average
Range: 11 - 11 LPA
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0 - 2 years | 25
13 LPA average
Range: 13 - 13 LPA
Engineering
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11 LPA average
Range: 7 - 15 LPA
Other roles
0 - 2 years | 25
9 LPA average
Range: 2 - 21 LPA
Must haves
- 12+ years total work experience
- 10+ years in Six Sigma and CI projects
- 3+ years people management experience
- Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification
- Experience in projects involving emerging technologies
- Demonstrated experience in change management
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
Tools and skills
Nice to have: lean six sigma, design thinking.
About the company
Optum is a large healthcare MNC and division of UnitedHealth Group, classified as a strong Tier 2 corporate entity.
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