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 perks, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive Six Sigma quality culture in the organization
• Lead and oversees work performed by a team of Six Sigma practitioners & project managers in aligned span
• Tracks and ensures that process improvement goals in aligned span are met and relevant initiatives are launched to support attainment of critical business objectives
• Leads functional or segment teams or projects
• Frontlines and collaborates well with leaders and with Stateside business partners




• Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
• 10+ years of extensive work experience in Six Sigma and CI projects, 12+ years total work experience
• 3+ years of leadership - people management experience
• Experience in projects involving emerging technologies (automation, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intellgience, etc.)
• Experience solving major project or customer issues
• Extensive experience in working with stakeholders across leadership levels
• Demonstrated experience in change management
• Demonstrated excellent communication & presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification from a recognized certification

📌 Operational Excellence Associate Director (Hyderabad)
🏢 Optum India
📍 Hyderabad