Director Enterprise Transformation - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

13h•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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