Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives

UnitedHealth Group • Las Vegas, NV

212d • $106,800 - $194,200 • Remote

About The Position

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 of Strategic Initiatives has a pivotal role within the organization, responsible for leading strategic and operational initiatives on behalf of the executive leadership team. This position involves a variety of functions related to general management and business operations across the company and its businesses. This role is essential for ensuring that the executive leadership's vision and strategies are effectively communicated and executed across the organization. The Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives will work closely with various departments to ensure alignment and drive the company's success. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in strategy, business planning, product or general management
• Experience in leading strategic and operational initiatives
• Solid history of quickly gaining credibility, partnering with business leaders and exhibiting executive presence

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience
• Proven excellent communication skills to serve as a liaison and to prepare analysis and reports
• Proven ability to provide leadership to multiple layers of management and senior-level professional staff
• Proven to be capable of developing and executing strategies for a region, line of business, or major portion of a business segment

Responsibilities

• Supports core leadership team in being accountable for the performance and results through multiple layers of management
• Develops, translates, and executes strategies and operational objectives at the segment level
• Leads strategic and operational initiatives/projects on behalf of executive leadership team members
• Serves as a liaison between the leader and the organization's internal and external stakeholders
• Prepares analysis of various operations teams as well as business updates and insights for leaders
• Communicates senior leadership decisions and monitors execution
• Drives programs that positively impact markets, customers and consumers
• Directs others to resolve highly complex or unusual business problems that affect major functions or disciplines

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities