General Manager - Provider Payments, Optum Financial

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 225,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare FinTech seeks a General Manager to drive its Provider Payments division. This role encompasses strategic leadership and innovation in financial solutions for healthcare providers, requiring a blend of financial expertise, visionary leadership, and relationship-building skills. The successful candidate will oversee significant operations, enhance provider value, and pursue market expansion while fostering a high-performing team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits packages

Incentives and equity

401k

Qualifications

• Leadership experience as a CEO or GM is required.
• Deep understanding of healthcare, FinTech, or payments is needed.
• Ability to travel 25% is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for the Provider Payments business.
• Design FinTech solutions for healthcare providers.
• Build and manage relationships with healthcare providers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, healthcare administration, or related field

Advanced degree such as MBA

Job description

General Manager - Provider Payments, Optum Financial

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Overview

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. We foster a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Join us to make an impact on communities and help advance health optimization globally.

Role Description

Optum Financial seeks a visionary GM to lead its Provider Payments division. This division aims to design integrated end-to-end embedded payments and financing solutions, including payment acceptance, back-office payable capabilities, integrated working capital financing, and bundled banking offerings. The role involves driving strategic growth, building relationships with providers, and ensuring the organization’s leadership in healthcare FinTech. Responsibilities include managing $90M+ in revenue, launching new products, entering new markets, and leading large-scale M&A initiatives. The successful candidate will have a FinTech mindset, foster relationships with FinTech partners, enable a modern Fintech ecosystem, and generate high-quality earnings by creating value for providers.

Remote Work

This role offers flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S., tackling challenging projects.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute strategic plans to grow and profitably manage the Provider Payments business, aligning with healthcare provider needs.
• Provider Value Enhancement: Design innovative FinTech solutions to improve the financial well-being of healthcare providers.
• Relationship Building: Establish and nurture relationships with healthcare providers to understand their challenges and develop tailored solutions.
• Industry Expertise: Stay current with trends, regulations, and technologies in healthcare FinTech to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Operational Oversight: Ensure efficient operations and compliance with relevant standards.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure growth and profitability.
• Market Expansion: Pursue new markets, partnerships, and collaborations to expand presence.
• Brand Development: Represent the company at industry events to enhance reputation and visibility.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, healthcare administration, or related field
• Leadership experience, preferably as a CEO or GM
• Deep understanding of healthcare, FinTech, or payments
• Ability to develop value-driven solutions for providers
• Strategic thinking and planning skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Financial management skills
• Creativity and innovation drive
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to travel 25%

Preferred:

• Based in MN or NYC
• Advanced degree such as MBA

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $225,000 - $375,000 annually, based on experience and location. Benefits include comprehensive packages, incentives, equity, and 401k. Details depend on eligibility.

Application Details

Posting active for at least 2 business days or until sufficient candidates are gathered. Early removal possible due to high volume.

Our Mission & Commitment

UnitedHealth Group aims to help people live healthier lives and improve the health system. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, addressing health disparities, and environmental responsibility. We are an EEOC employer and drug-free workplace.