Sr Director, Innovation & Strategy - Remote
About The Position
Optum Financial is seeking a senior business leader to lead its Employer Strategy division. The role carries strategic and commercial accountability for the Employer segment, including responsibility for business growth, market expansion, and cross-functional execution across the HSA and specialty account portfolio. The leader will turn strategic frameworks into commercial outcomes, increase HSA adoption and account-holder engagement, and guide the deployment of digital solutions and advanced technologies. The position is remote within the U.S.; employees hired in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area must work in the office at least four days per week. Remote employees must comply with UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, such as four or more years of executive business leadership experience in addition to the minimum experience requirements.
- 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in strategic planning, business development, product management, or corporate innovation within healthcare financial services, fintech, or corporate banking.
- 8+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams, managing direct business units or segments, and driving growth or commercial outcomes at an executive level.
- Proven ability to take strategy from inception through operationalization and commercial delivery.
- Executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with C-suite stakeholders in a highly matrixed corporate environment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MHA, or equivalent) in Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience in a general manager capacity with direct or matrixed accountability for business performance metrics, commercial growth, and segment retention.
- Deep expertise in employer-sponsored benefits, consumer-directed healthcare (CDH), or financial accounts.
- Knowledge of next-generation digital finance trends, including digital wallets, automated investment tools, or payment ecosystems, and advanced technology platforms used to drive engagement.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Employer Strategy division as its general manager, with accountability for growth, market expansion, and strategic execution of the HSA and specialty account portfolio.
- Drive end-to-end commercial execution with product, sales, marketing, and operations to scale solutions that increase HSA adoption and account-holder engagement.
- Own segment-level business performance, including KPIs, operational metrics, and growth targets.
- Build executive-level partnerships across Optum Financial, employer groups, and corporate partners to improve product alignment, commercial distribution, and customer value.
- Integrate enterprise AI and advanced digital tools into business workflows; establish technology-adoption and performance goals in team development plans and remove barriers to adoption.
- Use data-driven insights and AI to address employer-benefits challenges, identify market expansion opportunities, and unlock commercial value.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing strategic and operational team, fostering a collaborative, tech-forward culture.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
