Associate Director Medical Clinical Operations, Care and Value - 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.

The Associate Director, Care & Value is a strategic individual contributor and senior leader within the WellMed Care & Value organization, accountable for leading and executing enterprise initiatives focused on affordability and total cost of care. This role owns the day-to-day management and execution of 2-3 high-impact Care & Value initiatives, translating enterprise strategy into actionable plans and measurable results.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Care & Value, the Associate Director partners closely with regional market leadership, clinical operations, finance, analytics, and enterprise stakeholders to ensure disciplined execution through defined glide paths, provider-level expectations, and a standardized operating cadence.

This role requires the ability to influence at senior levels across a highly matrixed organization, balance strategic planning with hands-on execution, and drive clarity and alignment in complex, ambiguous environments.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Enterprise Initiative Leadership:
  • Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and performance management for 2-3 enterprise Care & Value initiatives
  • Translate enterprise and regional strategy into integrated workplans with clear milestones, accountabilities, and outcomes
  • Influence outcomes across a complex matrixed organization without direct authority
  • Serve as a core member of the Care & Value leadership team and enterprise representative
  • Apply structured problem-solving to bring clarity to ambiguity and complexity
• Operating Cadence & Execution Excellence:
  • Establish and maintain a disciplined operating rhythm including work planning, executive reviews, and governance
  • Ensure clear linkage from strategy to priorities, execution, and performance outcomes
  • Implement scalable tools, processes, and performance frameworks
  • Develop standardized artifacts such as OKRs, executive narratives, dashboards, and decision logs
  • Use and help develop best practices to continuously improve the Care & Value team and its initiatives
• Leadership & Culture
  • Model WellMed/Optum leadership behaviors and values
  • Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, partnership, and continuous improvement
  • Act as a thought partner and influencer senior leaders across clinical, operational, and functional teams

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 of experience in healthcare program management, strategy, operations, or transformation roles
• Experience working within large, complex, matrixed organizations
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise or large-scale initiatives
• Proven solid change management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive presentations
• Willing or ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams collaboration tools
• Proven basic analytical skills using Tableau or healthcare BI tools
• Proven solid business and financial acumen related to value-based care

*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 $112,700 to $193,200 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.