Senior Vice President, Network Provider Engagement

UnitedHealth Group•Minnetonka, MN

2d•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 Senior Vice President, Network Provider Engagement is a leadership role responsible for driving provider engagement, performance, and strategic alignment across Optum Health’s network. This position reports directly to the SVP of Network Management and operates in close partnership with regional CEOs and CFOs. This leader will develop and execute enterprise-wide and market-specific strategies to optimize provider performance, ensuring alignment with both local market objectives and national standards. The role is accountable for advancing commercial and Medicare aligned quality and risk metrics, supporting value-based care initiatives, strengthening provider relationships, and delivering measurable improvements in quality outcomes and financial performance. As a key partner to regional leadership and contracted providers, this role oversees the end-to-end provider relationship lifecycle - ensuring consistent execution of performance strategies and successful achievement of regional and organizational goals. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 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.

Requirements

10+ years of healthcare administration experience
10+ years of provider performance management experience
5+ years of leadership experience in a complex, matrixed organization
Solid knowledge of Medicare policies, processes, and reimbursement models
Deep expertise in value-based care, population health, and performance metrics across Commercial and Medicare lines of business
Demonstrated strategic thinking, planning, and execution capabilities
Proven ability to influence and drive decisions across large, matrixed organizations
Proven exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, including executive-level engagement
Proven solid analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Proven track record of driving business performance in dynamic, high-growth environments
Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Experience with capitation and risk-based performance models
Managed care experience

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership
Define and execute strategies that align provider performance with organizational priorities at both national and market levels
Partner with senior leadership to shape and advance provider performance management focused on quality outcomes and support value-based care and payment strategies
Drive clarity and alignment around vision, strategy, and execution across stakeholders
Provider Performance & Value-Based Care
Lead the development and implementation of performance strategies across multiple regions
Monitor and improve provider performance across quality, cost, and service delivery metrics
Design and support incentive models that promote success in value-based and risk-based arrangements
Partner with clinical, operational, financial, and analytics teams to ensure data-driven decision-making
Provider Engagement & Relationship Management
Build and maintain solid, long-term relationships with physician partners and key stakeholders
Serve as a trusted advisor to providers, fostering collaboration and alignment with network goals
Drive improvements in provider experience, including Net Promoter Score (NPS) outcomes
Ensure effective onboarding and integration of providers into high-performing networks
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with Optum Health Clinical Performance, Healthcare Economics, Operations, Finance, and senior leadership to align on strategy and execution
Engage with external partners across payer and provider organizations to strengthen network performance
Navigate and lead within a highly matrixed organization to drive enterprise outcomes
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
Inspire teams to achieve performance goals while supporting professional growth