Principal Data Analyst - BPO, PowerBI, Tableau

Gurgaon, Haryana
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

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 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.As a Principal Data Analyst, you will lead strategic data initiatives supporting key partner operations within UHC Operations. Your primary responsibilities include designing, maintaining, and enhancing analytical tools that monitor performance metrics, uncover operational trends, and improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency.This role demands close collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders, fostering solid partnerships to ensure seamless data access and transparent communication. You will play a critical role in identifying process inefficiencies, enabling insight-driven decision-making, and promoting alignment across UHC Operations and Experience.Primary Responsibilities:

Lead & execute strategic initiatives to streamline and optimize operational processes across UHC Operations
Develop data-driven insights aligned with business priorities to support stakeholder alignment and strategic planning

Translate complex data and strategic concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences, including senior leadership * Communicate effectively across business units and participate in cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and transparency

Analyze and structure data to support long-term planning and operational improvements
Mentor and guide cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation and data-driven decision-making
Review and refine team outputs, providing strategic direction and developmental feedback to enhance quality and impact
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless data access and clear communication
Support alignment across UHC Operations and Experience by identifying inefficiencies and enabling insight-driven decisions
Operational Performance & Project Execution:

Design and manage business plans that align with long-term strategic goals and performance benchmarks
Support service integration efforts, ensuring consistency with enterprise-wide standards and operational frameworks
Collaborate across UHC GSRM and UHC Operations to identify, prioritize, and implement initiatives that enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Analyze cost drivers, capital investments, and workforce trends to inform high-impact strategic decisions
Conduct in-depth business analysis to diagnose operational challenges and deliver data-backed solutions
Introduce innovative methodologies, tools, and insights to advance team objectives and drive continuous improvement
Define technical requirements for reporting tools and systems, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs and stakeholder expectations
Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Common Language of Leadership:

Execute with Excellence - Understand assigned goals and tasks thoroughly, consistently delivering results that meet or exceed expectations
Collaborate Effectively - Build and sustain productive relationships with colleagues through open communication and teamwork
Optimize Resources - Complete tasks efficiently and cost-effectively by leveraging available resources and managing time wisely
Communicate Transparently - Proactively seek, share, and receive information with all stakeholders in a timely and unfiltered manner
Demonstrate Initiative - Exhibit a proactive mindset by tackling complex problems, anticipating challenges, and embracing new opportunities
Contribute Thoughtfully - Share valuable insights and ideas confidently, even when they may challenge the status quo or present short-term risks
Support Change - Embrace and actively contribute to organizational change initiatives with a positive and cooperative attitude
Enhance Expertise - Continuously develop technical and functional skills through hands-on experience and ongoing learning
Pursue Growth - Seek out additional responsibilities and learning opportunities, using feedback constructively to improve future performance

Required Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in applicable area of expertise or equivalent experience
15+ years of overall experience in the BPO industry, with a solid foundation in operations, analytics, and leadership
10+ years of experience in strategic operations, business planning, or healthcare operations leadership, preferably within the healthcare industry
5+ years of project/program management experience in large-scale, enterprise environments, demonstrating the ability to lead and deliver complex initiatives
Proven success in managing cross-functional projects, driving stakeholder alignment, and achieving measurable business outcomes
Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into strategic insights
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to developing innovative solutions
Excellent communication and leadership capabilities, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization
Proficiency in database tools such as MS Access and SQL for effective data management and analysis
Advanced expertise in data visualization tools including Tableau and Power BI, with a focus on storytelling and insight delivery
Solid presentation skills using PowerPoint to convey analytical findings and strategic recommendations clearly and effectively

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.#njp #SSTech

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