Senior Director, Full Service Gross Property Portfolio – MN or Remote

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Director of Full Service Gross (FSG) Property Portfolio is responsible for leading the strategy, negotiation, and execution of full-service gross lease transactions across the company’s office real estate portfolio. This role ensures that leasing activities support business objectives, optimize occupancy costs, and maintain flexibility in a dynamic workplace environment. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in office leasing, solid financial acumen, and a proven ability to manage complex landlord relationships and lease structures. 

Real Estate Services FSG portfolio consists of small sites requiring flexible terms, targeted geographic positioning for field-based operations across North America. Properties consist of small footprints (>2,500SF) offices, e-Suites, e-Storage, inter-company sub-leases that are predominantly Full-Service Gross agreements.    

The FSG Team offers one-stop-shop real estate support for field-based locations with limited back-office staff.  The team operates with a nimble, cost-conscious mindset, ensuring customer needs are solved with speed, simplicity and cost efficiency.  

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Office Leasing Strategy & Execution 
  • Develop and implement leasing strategies for full-service gross lease structures across the company’s office portfolio
  • Lead lease negotiations, renewals, expansions, and terminations to secure favorable terms and ensure alignment with business needs
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Workplace, Finance, Legal, HR, Facilities Services) to align leasing decisions with workforce and workplace strategies
• Portfolio & Transaction Management 
  • Manage a portfolio of leased office properties, ensuring proactive oversight of lease expirations, options, and critical dates
  • Analyze market trends, occupancy costs, and space utilization to inform leasing decisions and portfolio optimization
  • Maintain solid relationships with landlords, brokers, and external advisors to support transaction execution and market intelligence
• Facilities Services 
  • Collaborate with the Facilities Management and Procurement teams to source any facilities services not provided under the FSG agreement e.g. janitorial, furniture, move management, etc. 
• Financial Oversight & Risk Management 
  • Develop and review financial models to evaluate lease options, including total occupancy cost and risk exposure
  • Ensure lease terms reflect full-service gross structures, including operating expenses, utilities, and maintenance
  • Monitor lease obligations, escalations, and cost recovery mechanisms to ensure compliance and cost control
• Leadership & Collaboration 
  • Lead a team of leasing professionals and transaction managers focused on office space
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on full-service gross leasing within the broader real estate and workplace organization
  • Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership on leasing strategy, performance, and market dynamics

 

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 experience in office leasing, with a solid focus on full-service gross lease structures
• Demonstrated success in negotiating complex lease transactions and managing large office portfolios

 

Skills & Competencies 

• Deep understanding of office leasing markets, lease structures, and financial modeling
• Solid negotiation, analytical, and contract management skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $156,400 to $268,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.