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Director, Business Performance and Process Improvement
Dublin, Leinster
UnitedHealth Group
Posted 4 days ago
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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. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**
**About the Role**
We are looking for a dynamic, inspiring, and strategic Transformation Leader to steer our organization through a period of significant change and growth. The ideal candidate will be a charismatic individual who not only envisions the future of our organization but also possesses the ability to motivate and lead our team toward that future. We have a key leadership role open for the Director Business Performance & Process Improvement; Payment Integrity based in Ireland.
_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 and Letterkenny offices and telecommuting from a home-based office._
**Primary Responsibilities:**
Responsible for the identification of process improvements to support affordability savings through:
+ Develop Clinical Business Performance Improvement Strategy across Optum Health value streams to support an ambitious growth target of medical cost savings
+ Lead on implementing continuous improvements or strategic improvements to lead PI portfolio for Optum Health and support Gross Medical Cost Savings of approximately $ 3 Billion
+ Leadership and strategic planning skills to drive strategic operating model of the business keeping in mind the growth/innovation pillars to support the business
+ Develop and articulate Behavioral Health Payment Integrity Business Process Improvement & Transformation Strategy aligning it with our core values and business goals
+ Lead and inspire a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and adaptability across all levels of the organization to support an ambitious growth target and medical cost savings
+ Strategize & lead Transformation roadmap to achieve multi year benefits in collaboration with Product, Technology, analytics & Automation leaders
+ Drive organizational change initiatives, ensuring they are strategically aligned, effectively communicated, and successfully implemented
+ Create a high performing process exceeding all KPIs, & SLAs in partnership with Operations, Analytics and automation
+ Ensure operational performance improvements are tracked accurately, by establishing and automating statistical control models for value streams, utilizing internal tools and processes
+ Drive changes to performance metrics in partnership with finance, Analytics, workforce management / industrial engineering and ensuring benefits are accounted in P&L accurately
+ Communicate with Leadership/Senior Leadership about progress, challenges and actions required to remove hurdles
+ Provide guidance and assistance to internal and external (client) partners to ensure programs and strategies are implemented effectively and value realized
+ Collaborate with stakeholders, ability to influence without authority to gain support and buy-in for proposed business process solutions and adherence to team requirements
+ Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in business transformation
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree or Undergraduate degree with equivalent experience in Business Operations, Transformation, Change Management and Strategy
+ Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful organizational change initiatives
+ Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, with the skill to inspire and motivate teams
+ A track record of fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment
+ Prove track record in managing large scale complex programs within a matrix environment
+ Trained in process improvement and change management programs like Six Sigma, Lean or equivalent degree from reputed university
+ Working knowledge of US health care and payment integrity in specific
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Six Sigma Black Belt certified with in-depth understanding of LEAN process
+ Knowledge / understanding of CPC coding
**Careers with Optum.** Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.SM
_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._
_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2024 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved._
**About the Role**
We are looking for a dynamic, inspiring, and strategic Transformation Leader to steer our organization through a period of significant change and growth. The ideal candidate will be a charismatic individual who not only envisions the future of our organization but also possesses the ability to motivate and lead our team toward that future. We have a key leadership role open for the Director Business Performance & Process Improvement; Payment Integrity based in Ireland.
_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 and Letterkenny offices and telecommuting from a home-based office._
**Primary Responsibilities:**
Responsible for the identification of process improvements to support affordability savings through:
+ Develop Clinical Business Performance Improvement Strategy across Optum Health value streams to support an ambitious growth target of medical cost savings
+ Lead on implementing continuous improvements or strategic improvements to lead PI portfolio for Optum Health and support Gross Medical Cost Savings of approximately $ 3 Billion
+ Leadership and strategic planning skills to drive strategic operating model of the business keeping in mind the growth/innovation pillars to support the business
+ Develop and articulate Behavioral Health Payment Integrity Business Process Improvement & Transformation Strategy aligning it with our core values and business goals
+ Lead and inspire a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and adaptability across all levels of the organization to support an ambitious growth target and medical cost savings
+ Strategize & lead Transformation roadmap to achieve multi year benefits in collaboration with Product, Technology, analytics & Automation leaders
+ Drive organizational change initiatives, ensuring they are strategically aligned, effectively communicated, and successfully implemented
+ Create a high performing process exceeding all KPIs, & SLAs in partnership with Operations, Analytics and automation
+ Ensure operational performance improvements are tracked accurately, by establishing and automating statistical control models for value streams, utilizing internal tools and processes
+ Drive changes to performance metrics in partnership with finance, Analytics, workforce management / industrial engineering and ensuring benefits are accounted in P&L accurately
+ Communicate with Leadership/Senior Leadership about progress, challenges and actions required to remove hurdles
+ Provide guidance and assistance to internal and external (client) partners to ensure programs and strategies are implemented effectively and value realized
+ Collaborate with stakeholders, ability to influence without authority to gain support and buy-in for proposed business process solutions and adherence to team requirements
+ Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in business transformation
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree or Undergraduate degree with equivalent experience in Business Operations, Transformation, Change Management and Strategy
+ Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful organizational change initiatives
+ Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, with the skill to inspire and motivate teams
+ A track record of fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment
+ Prove track record in managing large scale complex programs within a matrix environment
+ Trained in process improvement and change management programs like Six Sigma, Lean or equivalent degree from reputed university
+ Working knowledge of US health care and payment integrity in specific
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Six Sigma Black Belt certified with in-depth understanding of LEAN process
+ Knowledge / understanding of CPC coding
**Careers with Optum.** Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.SM
_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._
_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2024 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved._
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Process & continuous improvement manager
Meath, Leinster
Primeline Group
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PROCESS & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER Primeline Logistics are a leading 3 PL partner for retailers and brands across UK and Ireland.
Specialising in B2 B fulfilment, we support customers with both full pallet and case-pick distribution models.
Our operation spans warehouse management, transport, and value-added logistics services - built for agility, efficiency, and growth.
As our business expands, we are looking for a highly analytical, hands-on Industrial Engineer to help us unlock greater efficiencies, support new client onboarding, and drive data-led transformation across our warehouse and logistics operations.
The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end analysis, design, and optimisation of warehouse and operational processes across our network.
You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, pricing for new business opportunities, and the operational design and launch of new sites or clients.
This is a critical role in ensuring we deliver both cost-effective and scalable quality service for our customers.
WHAT WILL YOUR DAY-TO-DAY LOOK LIKE? Operational Review & Process Improvement Audit and assess current warehouse operations (picking, packing, receiving, replenishment, shipping, returns) Identify process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities Lead root cause analysis and implement standardised work processes Build simulation models (e.g.
slotting, picking paths, resource utilisation) to support operational design decisions Commercial & Pricing Support Lead the cost modelling and pricing of new business opportunities Collaborate with commercial teams to assess viability and operational fit of new clients and ensure existing customers are operating vs expected model Develop cost-per-pick, cost-per-pallet, and productivity benchmarks Design & Launch of New Warehouses or Clients Lead warehouse layout design (racking, flow paths, work zones) for new or expanding facilities Manage operational set-up for new customer onboarding: systems, workflows, documentation Oversee go-live execution - from UAT to SOPs to training handovers Ensure SLA, capacity, and resource models are defined and validated pre-launch Data & Systems Integration Work with IT & WMS teams to ensure system alignment with engineered processes Own the creation of dashboards, KPIs, and tracking tools to monitor operational performance WHAT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED Qualifications & Experience Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field 3-5+ years' experience in logistics, warehousing, or fulfilment centre environments Proven track record in process engineering and continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) Experience in pricing logistics services or cost-to-serve modelling Experience in warehouse design and start-up of operations is highly desirable Skills & Tools Strong data analytics and modelling (Excel, Power BI, SQL preferred) Familiarity with WMS, TMS, and automation systems Skilled in CAD or similar tools for layout and flow design Strong commercial acumen with a hands-on approach Project Management Experience Soft Skills Comfortable in fast-moving, high-growth environments Strong communicator and project manager Highly collaborative with cross-functional teams (Sales, Ops, IT, Finance) Solutions-driven mindset WHY JOIN US Be at the centre of operational excellence and future growth Influence how we design, cost, and launch world-class logistics solutions Play a leadership role in onboarding new brand partners and scaling with them Join a team where innovation and accountability are part of the DNA WHO WE ARE Primeline is the largest independent Irish provider of logistics, sales and marketing services for domestic and international brands in Ireland and the UK.
We are a privately owned business, in operation for 35 years, with over 1,100 employees across multiple sites in Ireland and the UK.
Primeline's Turnover is in excess of €300 million and we are growing rapidly.
We pride ourselves in client relationships with brand owners and decision makers supplying product into the Multiple Grocery, Convenience, Foodservice sectors, and Pharmacy trade.
Primeline Group consists of Primeline Logistics, Primeline Express and Johnson Brothers.
With over 1,500,000 square feet of warehousing and 400 vehicles, we complete 25,000 deliveries weekly.
Primeline is in every town in Ireland, every day.
Our people power our success.
WHERE WE ARE GOING We continue to develop our leadership teams to ensure that Primeline remains a place where people want to come to work every day, and a place where people can learn and strive towards their future goals.
We will continue to create an environment where people can be at their best.
Retaining our current customer, blue chip companies and multinational brands and growing new business by providing the best brand execution will be key to our success.
We will build the best relationships and partnerships with our principles and customers, and we continue to drive a values-based culture.
WHAT DO WE WANT? At Primeline, our core values of respect, teamwork, results, excellence, and courage guide everything we do.
We seek individuals who demonstrate empathy and appreciation for diverse perspectives, collaborate effectively with others, and are motivated by achieving outstanding results.
You should be committed to continuous improvement, maintain high standards, and have the courage to take initiative and drive innovation.
If you resonate with these values and are ready to contribute to a positive and dynamic work environment where everyone can thrive and succeed, we would love to hear from you.
To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.
To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Specialising in B2 B fulfilment, we support customers with both full pallet and case-pick distribution models.
Our operation spans warehouse management, transport, and value-added logistics services - built for agility, efficiency, and growth.
As our business expands, we are looking for a highly analytical, hands-on Industrial Engineer to help us unlock greater efficiencies, support new client onboarding, and drive data-led transformation across our warehouse and logistics operations.
The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end analysis, design, and optimisation of warehouse and operational processes across our network.
You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, pricing for new business opportunities, and the operational design and launch of new sites or clients.
This is a critical role in ensuring we deliver both cost-effective and scalable quality service for our customers.
WHAT WILL YOUR DAY-TO-DAY LOOK LIKE? Operational Review & Process Improvement Audit and assess current warehouse operations (picking, packing, receiving, replenishment, shipping, returns) Identify process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities Lead root cause analysis and implement standardised work processes Build simulation models (e.g.
slotting, picking paths, resource utilisation) to support operational design decisions Commercial & Pricing Support Lead the cost modelling and pricing of new business opportunities Collaborate with commercial teams to assess viability and operational fit of new clients and ensure existing customers are operating vs expected model Develop cost-per-pick, cost-per-pallet, and productivity benchmarks Design & Launch of New Warehouses or Clients Lead warehouse layout design (racking, flow paths, work zones) for new or expanding facilities Manage operational set-up for new customer onboarding: systems, workflows, documentation Oversee go-live execution - from UAT to SOPs to training handovers Ensure SLA, capacity, and resource models are defined and validated pre-launch Data & Systems Integration Work with IT & WMS teams to ensure system alignment with engineered processes Own the creation of dashboards, KPIs, and tracking tools to monitor operational performance WHAT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED Qualifications & Experience Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field 3-5+ years' experience in logistics, warehousing, or fulfilment centre environments Proven track record in process engineering and continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) Experience in pricing logistics services or cost-to-serve modelling Experience in warehouse design and start-up of operations is highly desirable Skills & Tools Strong data analytics and modelling (Excel, Power BI, SQL preferred) Familiarity with WMS, TMS, and automation systems Skilled in CAD or similar tools for layout and flow design Strong commercial acumen with a hands-on approach Project Management Experience Soft Skills Comfortable in fast-moving, high-growth environments Strong communicator and project manager Highly collaborative with cross-functional teams (Sales, Ops, IT, Finance) Solutions-driven mindset WHY JOIN US Be at the centre of operational excellence and future growth Influence how we design, cost, and launch world-class logistics solutions Play a leadership role in onboarding new brand partners and scaling with them Join a team where innovation and accountability are part of the DNA WHO WE ARE Primeline is the largest independent Irish provider of logistics, sales and marketing services for domestic and international brands in Ireland and the UK.
We are a privately owned business, in operation for 35 years, with over 1,100 employees across multiple sites in Ireland and the UK.
Primeline's Turnover is in excess of €300 million and we are growing rapidly.
We pride ourselves in client relationships with brand owners and decision makers supplying product into the Multiple Grocery, Convenience, Foodservice sectors, and Pharmacy trade.
Primeline Group consists of Primeline Logistics, Primeline Express and Johnson Brothers.
With over 1,500,000 square feet of warehousing and 400 vehicles, we complete 25,000 deliveries weekly.
Primeline is in every town in Ireland, every day.
Our people power our success.
WHERE WE ARE GOING We continue to develop our leadership teams to ensure that Primeline remains a place where people want to come to work every day, and a place where people can learn and strive towards their future goals.
We will continue to create an environment where people can be at their best.
Retaining our current customer, blue chip companies and multinational brands and growing new business by providing the best brand execution will be key to our success.
We will build the best relationships and partnerships with our principles and customers, and we continue to drive a values-based culture.
WHAT DO WE WANT? At Primeline, our core values of respect, teamwork, results, excellence, and courage guide everything we do.
We seek individuals who demonstrate empathy and appreciation for diverse perspectives, collaborate effectively with others, and are motivated by achieving outstanding results.
You should be committed to continuous improvement, maintain high standards, and have the courage to take initiative and drive innovation.
If you resonate with these values and are ready to contribute to a positive and dynamic work environment where everyone can thrive and succeed, we would love to hear from you.
To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.
To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
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