Associate Director Planning & Strategy - Remote

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Location:

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States Salary: $112,700 - $193,200/year

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United Health Group 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 associate Director, Strategy & Operations serves as a strategic partner to the senior director National FFS, helping translate organizational priorities into action. This role supports executive decision-making, drives cross-functional initiatives, improves communication across leadership teams, and ensures follow-through on critical business goals. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, discreet, and able to manage complex priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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:

Serve as a trusted advisor to the leader on strategic priorities, operational decisions, and organizational planning

Coordinate and lead cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met Prepare briefings, reports, presentations, agendas, and follow-up materials for executive meetings, board meetings, and leadership sessions

Facilitate communication across departments to improve alignment, accountability, and execution of company objectives

Monitor key projects, identify risks or bottlenecks, and recommend solutions to maintain progress

Manage the executive office operating rhythm, including leadership meetings, strategic planning cycles, and priority tracking

Support organizational goal setting and performance measurement through dashboards, KPIs, or similar reporting tools

Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and sound judgment

Represent the executive in meetings and special projects as needed

Drive continuous improvement in processes, decision-making, and internal coordination

Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational objectives

Lead strategic planning efforts and support change management in response to regulatory updates and industry trends 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:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Management, Communications, Public Policy, or a related field5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, executive support, consulting, project management, or a related leadership role Proven solid project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven solid analytical, problem-solving, and decision-support capabilities

Demonstrated ability to work with senior leaders and influence across teams

Proven high level of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration or project management tools

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree or MBA Experience supporting C-suite executives or senior leadership teams

Background in organizational strategy, change management, or business operations

Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adapt quickly to shifting priorities

Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust across the organization
* 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…