Strategy Execution Lead - Remote

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The Strategy Execution Lead will provide high-level program support for the PI Transformation Execution team under the VP of PI Transformation and Execution. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, monitoring critical path tasks and deliverables, and ensuring seamless execution of business objectives. The Lead will be instrumental in coordinating cross-functional teams, establishing effective follow-up mechanisms reporting to the VP of PI and Payments of the Future.

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Program Management: Lead and oversee complex programs and initiatives across PI and Payments of the Future including AI Defense. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, monitor progress on critical path tasks, and ensure timely delivery of key milestones
• Critical Task & Deliverable Monitoring: Track and report on essential program deliverables, proactively identify risks or bottlenecks, and recommend corrective actions to maintain momentum and alignment with strategic goals
• Program is scheduled to deliver $25M in annualized savings from $10M in Capital projects across multiple system platforms and businesses
• Role will be responsible for ensuring projects delivered and value realized
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with cross-functional stakeholders, including technology, operations, finance, and product teams to ensure alignment and support for program objectives
• Reporting & Communication: Prepare executive-level presentations, dashboards, and status reports for senior leadership. Communicate program updates, issues, and achievements to relevant parties
• Leads monthly business reviews with key stakeholders to ensure alignment on the strategy and plans and to provide updates on progress and critical metrics
• Collaborates with critical leaders, client teams, PI value stream leads, product owners, architects, and delivery leads to intake, prioritize, and oversee implementation
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve program management processes, tools, and standards. Champion best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives

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.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in program management, operations, or chief of staff roles within financial services, payments, or technology sectors
• Healthcare Operations performance experience (i.e. payment integrity, claims, clinical operations, credentialing, contract / demographic data maintenance, provider search, etc.)
• Proven experience presenting information to senior executive leadership (including executive-level reporting)
• Proven experience owning programs with material financial outcomes and/or proven experience managing capital
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, monitor critical path tasks, and drive execution in a fast-paced environment
• Proven exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proven solid communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior executives and manage confidential information

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience or exposure to AI enabled, digital, or transformation programs

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $134,600 to $230,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.