Vice President, Communications Optum Health

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.

 

The Vice President of Communications leverages communications expertise, business acumen and interpersonal skills to design and deliver internal communication programs that are integrated with the business strategies and objectives for Optum Health. This position leads a team that advances Optum Health business priorities through communications campaigns including executive (CEO) communications, employee engagement, Optum Health priorities message platform/narrative development, and editorial strategy. This position is part of the Optum Health communications team and leads a team of communications professionals. This role reports to the head of communications for Optum Health.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create and implement communications programs that drive Optum Health employee engagement and business results by clearly prioritizing messaging and inspiring employees to contribute their best toward our mission – to help people live healthier lives
• Develop and manage relationships and effectively interact with a range of stakeholders, including the CEO and other senior executives, to create and execute internal communications plans that advance business priorities
• Research and develop signature voice and communications channel for Optum Health CEO
• Lead the team that drives employee engagement and culture development in partnership with the Optum Health people team and line of business leaders
• Leads the team that architects the content and tone for Optum Health all-employee town halls
• Manage, coach and develop a team of internal communicators to the aligned business segments and geographies
• Lead the team that oversees the communications strategy and execution for M&A activity
• Partner closely with Optum Health senior people team partners on projects related to organizational structure, change management and employee engagement in the ongoing development and articulation of key company story lines and messages that will resonate and strengthen Optum Health connection with employees
• Participate actively in shared services and broader Optum and UHG Corporate Communications department meetings in addition to key meetings including investor conference, Quality initiatives and other cross-enterprise business initiatives
• Align and govern communications across business segments and internal communications to ensure consistency of best practices and appropriate customization
• Serve as thought leader in aligning communications strategy with corporate mission and goals
• Lead our approach to two-way internal feedback channels, leveraging internal media as appropriate
• Build relationships with key stakeholders as needed and support internal peers’ relationships with their respective stakeholders
• Embody and promote UHG corporate values and ethics and demonstrate exemplary organizational skills and attention to detail

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of communications experience within a matrix organization
• Internal communications experience
• 5+ years of people management and leadership experience
• Experience working with and consulting senior executives
• 10 years of project management experience
• Integrated communications experience
• 10 years of professional writing and editing experience
• Experience translating technical and scientific information into layman’s terms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Combination of corporate and agency communications experience

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

 

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $188,000 to $357,600 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

 

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: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.