Data Management Specialist

Optum is a global organization 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. Here, you will find 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.

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.

As part of the DOCC Data Enablement team this role will be responsible for working closely with the UHC Payment Integrity Business Transformation Team to support the successful development and execution of strategic programs associated with data provisioning for the UHC PI Business. The individual in this role will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, cross-functional teams and stakeholders across the organization and will play a pivotal role in driving the development of data requirements and reporting capabilities, managing resources and ensuring the timely and effective delivery of key strategic programs aligned with the provisioning of required data and reports for the business.

This leadership role will develop and support the strategy for life cycle of Data and Reporting in the business including Data Acquisition, Data Governance and Quality, Metrics Repository and Central Intake coordination and organization of all data and reporting needs for UHC PI ensuring business alignment and transparency in the delivery of these data needs. This leadership role will support the effective communication of progress to leadership and stakeholders within both UHC PI and Optum. The primary ownership of this role will include end-to-end ownership and development of our metric repository, ensuring its alignment with other enterprise approaches. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the organization's strategic growth initiatives while managing data and reporting availability to match the business requirement to operate successfully both today and into the future.

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny offices and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

• Capture, analyze, organize, and prioritize business requirements for moderately complex technical projects
• Documents and translates business requirements into Capabilities and assist in the development of Features
• 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 process's for Data Acquisition, Governance & Control, Metrics Repository, Central intake, management and delivery of desired outcomes
• Manage the relationship with business partners do 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
• Supports the development of Mitigation and resolves risks and issues associated with capability delivery
• Prepares and presents information to leadership for next steps and decision making
• The role will also support the evolution and management of the central Data Repository which is a critical component of the Data system within UHC PI, ensuring it is the primary single source of truth for data and aligns with partners and stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in business and/or healthcare related fields or equivalent work experience
• 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 proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Visio)

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny offices and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Highly collaborative individual with ability to influence others and build strong stakeholder relationships internally, as well as externally

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 Analytical and problem-solving skills