Director, Advisory Services

Primary Responsibilities

• Overall project lead across high-complexity, multi-workstream engagements
• Build consensus among senior client stakeholders
• Oversees the day-to-day engagement manager(s) of the project
• Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more areas
• Provide subject matter expertise to other Optum Advisory and Optum/UnitedHealth Group Company business units
• Key point of contact for the most senior project client executive
• Critical role in developing project team manager and direct reports
• Accountable for budget and project economics
• Accountable for meeting delivery timelines
• Communicate effectively and accurately in writing and verbally
• Drive and contribute to end-to-end business development efforts

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in management consulting
• 4+ years of experience in strategy and/or healthcare consulting
• 4+ years of experience with project management
• 4+ years of experience leading strategy work and/or strategic initiatives
• 2+ years of experience building, developing, and managing high-performing consulting teams
• 2+ years of business development experience and success selling in the payer and life sciences commercial market
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated familiarity with variety of problem-solving approaches
• Ability to drill down to the root cause of issues and be creative in problem solving
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Demonstrated proficiency in AI-enabled productivity tools
• Ability to travel domestically, up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience preferably in healthcare
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams within a consulting project environment
• Experience working in and successfully navigating a matrixed environment
• Hands-on experience designing or deploying agentic AI tools or automation solutions
• Experience or subject matter expertise in: Health plan operations, organizational redesign and transformation, administrative cost management, growth and market entry strategy, AI enablement, and/or life sciences
• Demonstrated active network of senior buyer relationships within U.S. health plans

Pay and Benefits

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).

The salary for this role will range from $134,600 to $230,800 annually based on full-time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.