Manager of Market Enablement - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

6d•$112,700 - $193,200•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. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager of Market Enablement – Remote supports Optum Advisory’s growth strategy by enabling strong market execution, pipeline discipline, and cross-practice collaboration. Operating through influence in a matrixed environment, this role focuses on coordination and execution rather than direct P&L ownership. The manager is part of the team responsible for market-level coordination and serves as a connective layer between Optum Advisory practices, Commercial Consulting Partners (CCPs), Payer Practice Leaders (PLs), and enterprise partners—including Optum Insight—to translate strategy into action and drive effective market engagement and sales execution. The Market Manager role supports Optum Advisory’s growth efforts by executing market-level coordination, pipeline support, and cross-practice collaboration activities. This role works closely with Practice Leaders, Commercial Consulting Partners (CCPs), and enterprise partners—including Optum Insight—to help advance opportunities, support sales execution, and ensure consistent market operations. Operating in a matrixed environment, the Market Manager focuses on day-to-day execution, tracking, and coordination rather than strategy ownership or people leadership. The role is responsible for preparing insights, facilitating working sessions, supporting market plans, and ensuring follow-through on priorities that drive effective market engagement and sales execution. 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

6+ years of experience in sales support, market operations, analytics, or a related role
4+ years of experience in healthcare consulting, advisory services, or health plan/provider environments
2+ years of experience supporting pipeline management, sales execution, or go-to-market activities
Experience working with cross-functional and client-facing teams
Familiarity with consulting or professional services sales processes
Proven solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
Proven ability to analyze data and market information and translate it into clear summaries and actions
Proven solid written and verbal communication skills, including preparing materials and facilitating working sessions
Proven comfort operating in a matrixed, fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Proven high attention to detail and follow-through

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Optum, UnitedHealth Group, or large enterprise organizations
Experience supporting sales calls, account planning, or market planning activities
Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and reporting
Strategic thinker, capable of providing clear, balanced advice/counsel on a broad range of complex management, product and go to market issues
Thrives and quickly adapts to change, leading others through change in a dynamic, fast-paced industry and work environment
Results-oriented style with a high degree of analytical ability and proven critical thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership on complex business topics
Maintain confidentiality and discretion (situational awareness, high emotional intelligence)
Have a large capacity for work and able to juggle multiple issues/items while maintaining thoughtful consideration with each of those issues/items, delegate work to appropriate staff where necessary
Effectively builds strong relationships and partnerships within and outside of the company
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. Have ability to foster a cooperative work environment and deal proactively and productively with conflict
Ability to influence a senior leadership team, build consensus, and rally members to achieve results
Engaged with the broader organization and able to gain insights through relationships with front-line and mid-level personnel

Responsibilities

Support facilitation of weekly market calls with OA Practice Leaders (PLs) and CCPs by preparing materials, tracking actions, and following up on next steps
Assist in gathering, consolidating, and summarizing market intelligence from OA practices, CCPs, Optum Insight, and marketing
Maintain tracking of market activity, engagement, pipeline status, and progress against plans
Prepare clear summaries and updates for market leadership
Support analysis of market white space and help translate insights into defined actions and priorities
Assist with development and execution of market plans, including coordination across practices and roles
Track progress against market plans and highlight risks or gaps for leadership attention
Support PLs and CCPs with meeting coordination, preparation, and follow-up for sales and client meetings
Assist with preparation of client-facing materials and internal briefings
Help ensure appropriate OA and Optum Insight capabilities are included in sales pursuits
Track client interactions and opportunity progress
Coordinate with Optum Insight and other Optum partners to support aligned market execution
Partner with marketing to support market-level campaigns, communications, and outreach efforts
Help ensure consistent messaging and coordination across Optum Advisory in the market
Maintain tools, trackers, and documentation to support pipeline discipline and market rhythm
Ensure follow-through on commitments, actions, and timelines
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, clarity, and consistency in market processes