Director Enterprise Transformation - 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 team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

To drive the execution of UHG's Enterprise Simplification strategy through implementation of large enterprise-wide transformation efforts. This role will develop and execute a multi-year roadmap that includes feature development of strategic platforms, migration to the selected enterprise strategic solutions and decommission of legacy platforms. Ideal candidate would have experience driving process improvement and automation.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• The Enterprise Simplification ORx and OFS lead partners with the LOB tech and business leaders to develop, drive and execute strategies for identifying and funding simplification & decommissioning opportunities
• Drives adherence to Enterprise standards and goals by cultivating year-over-year pipelines via app rationalization to reduce the tech debt and remove technology that could be a risk for the company
• Identify and drive process optimization and automation opportunities
• Identify operational efficiency opportunities in partnership with business and technology leaders with the focus on improving end-user experience
• Set program/project direction and strategy, engage with Sr. Executives to ensure program alignment, and direct program team on turning strategy into action
• Define overall program structure including governance. Continually evaluates effectiveness of program structure and adjust as needed
• Develop and manage business plans to achieve objectives, effectively anticipates cross functional gaps/dependencies and resolves them before program timeline adversely impacted
• Provide project management expertise in areas including project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocations, facilitation
• Ensure that all project dependencies/linkages are identified (e.g. technology, regulatory, NDA, cross businesses etc.) and aligned/addressed

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 progressive project management experience
• 7+ years of design thinking, process improvement and automation experience
• Demonstrated successful leadership skills in program execution and people management
• Proven solid strategic focus combined with operational, analytical and project management skills
• Ability to identify more efficient ways to get work done despite changing environments

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Proven experience of driving simplification strategy, transformation, and accelerating application decommission
• Ability to be a results-oriented leader with both strategic and operational experience in a high-growth organization, proven track record to 'connect the dots' across business functions, accelerate delivery of benefits in the most sophisticated enterprise programs, and build relationships across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated strategic planning and vision
• Demonstrated technical/financial/risk management proficiency
• Proven CIO/CEO level communication/reporting/presentation skills
• Demonstrated advanced project management and skills training
• Ability to be a good team player and leader with the ability to mentor and coach
• Ability to assess problems and implement solutions based on data analysis / facts
• Ability to drive multiple tasks and priorities
• Proven ability to work and be successful in a complex matrix environment
• Proven broad knowledge of healthcare system and technology alternatives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

*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 $134,600 to $230,800 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.