Associate Director of Planning and Strategy
About The Position
The Associate Director of Planning and Strategy is essential to advancing the strategic priorities of Optum Operations by providing leadership, analytical rigor, and strategic insight across multiple domains. This role requires end- to- end oversight of initiatives, including framing the problem, collecting and analyzing data and process information and communicating findings to leaders that are aligned to business priorities to drive decision-making. The ideal candidate brings solid analytical skills, operational discipline, and the ability to work in a matrixed environment.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in strategic operations, business planning, or healthcare operations leadership
- Experience in project management or process optimization
- Proven track record in leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and projects
- Proven solid analytical and conceptual thinking skills
- Proven ability to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions
- Proven excellent communication and leadership skills
- Proven ability to manage up and set clear expectations for delivery
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic planning and direction
- Drive stakeholder alignment by creating data-drive points of view that are aligned to business priorities and goals
- Translate complex data and strategic concepts into clear, actionable insights for diverse internal audiences
- Lead/mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation and data-drive decisioning
- Review and enhance the work of others, providing strategic guidance and developmental feedback
- Drive operational performance and projects
- Develop and manage business plans that support long-term objectives and performance goals
- Support integration of services and alignment of performance and service levels with enterprise-wide standards across key operational functions
- Partner across operations, technology, digital, and experience teams to identify and advance initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual interventions
- Align operational strategies and innovations with VBC objectives to improve clinical outcomes and patient experience
- Lead implementation and optimization of transaction-based billing models to improve cost transparency and operational efficiency
- Monitor and analyze operational cost drivers, capital investments, and workforce trends to inform strategic decision-making and resource planning
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
