Sr Director, Strategy & Growth - Remote

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The Sr Director, Strategy & Growth will partner directly with the Chief Strategy and Growth Officer to support strategic planning, enterprise alignment, and execution on key strategy and growth initiatives across the East Region. Operating within a highly matrixed environment, this leader will help translate enterprise priorities into actionable regional initiatives, align stakeholders, and drive execution of key payer, growth, and partnership strategies.

The role serves as a central integrator across markets, national teams, and functional leaders to support decision‑making, operational effectiveness, and 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.

• Partner with senior leadership and functional leaders to develop, communicate, and advance regional payer, partnership, and growth strategies
• Lead and facilitate cross‑functional initiatives across markets, national teams, and business partners to support strategic priorities and execution
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment, governance, and decision‑making across complex, matrixed initiatives
• Lead development of reporting, performance management, and operational capabilities that enhance payer and partnership performance
• Lead evaluation of strategic opportunities and business challenges, develop recommendations and implementation plans to support growth and performance improvement
• Direct others to resolve business problems that affect multiple functions or disciplines
• Direct work that impacts entire functions and/or customer accounts (internal or external)

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.

• 10+ years of experience in healthcare strategy, value‑based care, payer/provider contracting, consulting, or related fields
• 5+ years of direct people management or leadership experience building and developing high‑performing teams
• 5+ years of experience leading complex, cross‑functional strategy or growth initiatives in a matrixed enterprise environment
• 5+ years of experience performing strategic planning, business analysis, and data‑driven problem solving
• 5+ years of experience managing senior executive stakeholders and facilitating alignment across functional groups
• 5+ years of experience translating strategic plans into actionable operational roadmaps and driving measurable business outcomes

* All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health 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 $159,300 - $273,200 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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