VP and Chief of Staff | Optum Financial

Optum Chief of Staff

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Reporting to the CEO of Optum Financial, the Chief of Staff serves as the trusted voice and advisor to help the CEO determine, articulate, and execute the business vision, mission, planning, and strategies to achieve business goals and key strategic imperatives. The Chief of Staff proactively assumes responsibility for leading and executing on critical strategic initiatives and executive projects, responding to requests across the enterprise, and serving as a key contact and decision maker on behalf of the CEO as part of the Optum Financial senior executive management team. This role works collaboratively across the executive leadership team, with leaders across the full UHG enterprise, and with other Chief of Staffs across the organization to align and synchronize overarching business initiatives and priorities. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact, dynamic environment and in proactively identifying, and then moving quickly to action, on numerous key opportunities and deliverables simultaneously.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and guidance to critical strategic initiatives across Optum Financial, business units, and the enterprise.
• Provides guidance to CEO on ideation and key decisions.
• Coordinates with leaders across the organization to create better alignment with business partners, business segments, and functional areas.
• Supports development of the strategic plan, financial plans, and annual business plans in conjunction with Executives, Finance, and other functional teams, providing insight and recommendations and ensuring alignment.
• Anticipates, manages preparation for, and facilitates CEO management meetings.
• Anticipates and leads/coordinates the preparation for all meetings CEO attends.
• Proactively identifies areas requiring CEO attention in a structured, solution-oriented format.
• Manages the development of MBOs / KPIs, ensures alignment across the executive team to deliver against goals and tracks progress against key milestones.
• Leads strategic initiatives and critical projects and priorities on behalf of the CEO and executive team focused on execution of strategic initiatives and corporate deliverables such as Board presentations.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree. MBA or equivalent master’s degree a plus.
• 10+ years of leadership experience with demonstrated experience directly and indirectly leading people.
• 8+ years professional experience in strategic planning, consulting, transformation, and/or operational leadership roles, preferably in financial services, technology or banking.
• Experience successfully translating a vision into implementation and results as well as leading enterprise-level strategies.
• Exceptional collaborator, communicator, and executive presence; solid ability to communicate effectively and efficiently (both verbal and written) at multiple levels of a large, complex organization.
• Deep understanding of strategy, operations, reporting and forecasting with a demonstrated ability to quickly aggregate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Ability to predict, quickly understand, and act on business needs.
• Highly influential, strategic thinker, willing to challenge siloed thinking and drive change at all levels of the organization.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a track record of driving programs and projects in a matrix environment with demonstrated history of successfully managing complex and scaled initiatives.
• Ability to handle highly confidential or sensitive information in a professional, discreet manner.
• Exceptionally organized with solid attention to detail.
• Highly mission-driven, culture leader who leads by example and acts as mentor to emerging talent.
• Travel as needed.
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $188,000 to $357,600 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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