General Manager – Provider Payments, Optum Financial

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.

Optum Financial is seeking a visionary GM to lead its Provider Payments division. Optum Finanical’s Provider Payments division aims to design integrated end-to-end embedded payments and financing solutions delivering payment acceptance, back-office payable capabilities, integrated working capital financing, and bundled banking offerings. 

This role is responsible for driving strategic growth, fostering relationships with providers, and ensuring the organization’s position as a leader in the healthcare FinTech sector. This includes ownership of $90M+ in revenue and achieving high growth expectations through the launch of new products and entering new markets. The successful candidate will possess a FinTech mindset, build close relationships with commercial FinTech’s in our environment, enable a transition to a modern Fintech ecosystem, and deliver high quality earnings by creating value for providers. 

The GM, Provider Payments will also play a pivotal role in sourcing and leading large-scale M&A. This includes acquiring scale within existing Optum Financial Provider industries, as well as entering new industries through transformative M&A. 

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

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan to drive the growth and profitability of the Provider Payments business, while aligning with the needs and goals of healthcare providers.
  
• Provider Value Focus: Design and implement innovative FinTech solutions that enhance the financial well-being of healthcare providers and improve their overall value proposition.
  
• Relationship Building: Establish and nurture solid relationships with healthcare providers, understanding their unique challenges and needs, and developing tailored FinTech solutions to address them.
  
• Industry Expertise: Stay updated on the latest trends, regulations, and technologies in the healthcare FinTech industry, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
  
• Operational Excellence: Oversee all aspects of the company’s operations, ensuring efficient and effective FinTech services, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team, attracting top talent, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, and providing mentorship and guidance to ensure the team’s success.
  
• Financial Management: Develop and manage the company’s financial goals and objectives, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, to ensure sustainable growth and profitability.
  
• Market Expansion: Identify and pursue new market opportunities, partnerships, and collaborations to expand the company’s presence in the healthcare FinTech sector.
  
• Brand Development: Represent the company as a thought leader in the industry, actively participating in conferences, industry associations, and other relevant events to enhance the company’s reputation and visibility.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, healthcare administration, or a related field 
• Significant experience in a leadership role, preferably as a CEO or General Manager
• Deep understanding of the healthcare industry, specifically in FinTech or payments
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver value-driven solutions for healthcare providers
• Solid strategic thinking and planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated financial management skills
• Proven ability to think creatively and drive innovation
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Based in our MN or NYC office
• MBA, Master’s or other advanced degree

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

The salary range for this role is $225,000 to $375,000 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.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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