Associate Manager, M&A Diligence and Integration – West Region – Remote

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The Associate Manager, M&A Diligence and Integration (D&I) role is part of a key team of professionals that leads Optum’s acquisition diligence and integration efforts across the Optum West Region. 

This role manages Optum’s due diligence efforts during the acquisition process, as well as integration planning which requires intense project management of multiple transactions simultaneously. The ideal candidate will be a solid critical thinker, initiative-taking, organized, process-oriented, and self-directed. This individual will be responsible for coordinating the interaction and involvement of our business stakeholders, diligence leads (e.g., operations, finance, accounting, IT, HR), and our market leadership teams. This position handles and manages confidential material relating to corporate decisions, structure, and significance. 

If you are located in these West Region States: AZ, CA, CO, ID, NM, NV, UT, WA & OR, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day project management of multiple acquisitions simultaneously, which could involve different states within the region
• Oversees and coordinates due diligence efforts with internal partners and stakeholders
• Maintains and builds relationships across the seller(s), internal partners, and market leadership
• Serve as a primary contact to the seller and disseminate information to the cross-functional diligence and integration teams
• Manage the entire diligence and pre-close integration process, engaging internal and external stakeholders and local and national teams on a regular basis to resolve outstanding items necessary for a smooth transition keeping with acquisition timeline
• Facilitate clear and action-oriented communication with sellers and key stakeholders, including executive leadership, on behalf of the business needs and transaction team throughout the acquisition process
• Partners with the local operations leadership to develop post-close integration plans
• Set project related deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors, and tracks status of all key diligence and integration activities, and provide reporting to transaction leads and market executives
• Ability to anticipate areas of difficulty/potential risks, contribute towards creative solutions and moves to action quickly
• Function as liaison, problem-solver, and facilitator for all aspects of projects
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

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:

• 5+ years in the healthcare field, with an emphasis in clinic operations or staff training and development, including three or more years of management level experience
• 2+ years of project management, medical group operations, consulting, or related experience
• Experience with mergers & acquisitions, diligence, and business integration
• Experience working in a large, complex corporate environment with multiple internal stakeholders
• Experience coordinating across a matrix organization
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while effectively driving progress towards established goals
• Proven ability to exercise logic and sound judgment in the development of strategies and contractual relationships
• Proven solid analytical/statistical skills used in evaluating healthcare data as used in the development, implementation, and monitoring of contractual relationships
• Proven solid people skills with ability to interface effectively both externally and internally with a wide range of people including physicians, office staff and other health plan staff
• Willingness and ability to travel across the West Region (includes AZ, CA, CO, ID, NM, NV, UT, WA & OR) for deal initiation, diligence, and on-site integration (up to 25%, depending on project volume)
• Driver’s License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Project Management: CAPM and/or PMP
• Experience with project management software (Midaxo and/or Smartsheet)
• Advanced knowledge and skill in EMR/EHRs, Practice Management Systems, and other clinic related systems
• Familiar with healthcare concepts and practices as it relates to IPAs (Independent Physician Associations), providers, value-based care, and healthcare metrics (HEDIS, stars, risk adjustment)

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

The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annually based on full-time employment. 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.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. 

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.