Director of CEO Communications - Remote

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.

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:

In this role you will shape and deliver high-impact executive communications that strengthen leadership credibility, align employees and stakeholders, and advance the business priorities of Optum Insight while supporting the enterprise communications priorities. In this role you will:

• Develop and implement an end-to-end executive communications strategy for Optum Insight CEO and key members of the leadership team designed to reach key internal and external stakeholders
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Optum Insight executives and members of the communications team on communications approach, positioning, voice, and tone in high-stakes situations  
• Translate enterprise and business priorities into clear, compelling executive communications messages designed to engage priority audiences
• Plan and deliver high-stakes communications moments including employee town halls, major public announcements, and external engagements such as speaking opportunities
• Adopt and model modern ways of working and communicating with the latest tools and technology 
  

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: 

• 7+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, or product development  
• 5+ years of experience, within an innovative or strategic role.  Experience working with UHC or Optum 
• Senior-level experience working with other leaders, including executives, to manage business performance and strategic direction 
• Experience managing operational workflows, issue triage, implementation readiness, vendor coordination, reporting, reconciliation, or lifecycle documentation across multiple internal systems and stakeholder groups
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, including creative, technical, and business professionals 
• Experience enabling growth with sales and account teams, including sales readiness trainings, value proposition development, proposal/RFP support, Salesforce or sales system readiness, and client customization requests
• Demonstrated solid written/verbal communication (written/verbal), presentation, and facilitation skills 
• Demonstrated financial and business acumen; proven ability to work effectively with finance, accounting, contracting, and product teams to manage vendor financial performance, billing models, performance guarantees, and P&L impacts
• Demonstrated ability to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment with multiple and changing demands 
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex vendor, legal, operational, and product information into clear executive updates, decision materials, playbooks, and stakeholder communications
• Demonstrated ability to achieve goals in a matrix environment. Navigate ambiguity with ease
• Demonstrated self-directed individual with the ability to prioritize one's work
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with levels of ambiguity - can effectively cope with change, can shift gears comfortably, can decide and act without having the total picture, comfortably handles risk and uncertainty
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as a strategic communications leader and advisor working with at least one of the following functional business areas: Communications, Public Affairs or Marketing Communications
• 7+ years of experience as an effective internal and external communications professional working in a fast-paced, highly scrutinized environment, coupled with a track record of success in driving engagement
• Experience in healthcare or technology industries preferred 
• Proven ability to counsel and advise senior leaders and distill complex topics into clear, concise messaging as well as strong judgment in high-stakes or sensitive situations
• Proven exceptional writing and storytelling skills and the ability to leverage multiple communications channels
• Proven to be highly motivated leader and team player with the ability to multitask and excellent time management skills
• Must be able to Travel 25% of the time 
  

*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 - $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.