Remote Strategic Programs Director, Planning & Growth

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks an Associate Director, Strategy & Operations to translate priorities into action and guide cross‑functional initiatives for the National FFS portfolio. You will support executive decision‑making, prepare strategic materials, and drive performance dashboards while managing confidential information with discretion.

You may work remotely from anywhere in the U.S.; Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area hires require four days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Management, Communications, Public Policy, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, executive support, consulting, project management, or 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

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

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Executive support

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/management/communications/public policy

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Collaboration tools

Project management software

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks an Associate Director, Strategy & Operations to translate priorities into action and guide cross‑functional initiatives for the National FFS portfolio. You will support executive decision‑making, prepare strategic materials, and drive performance dashboards while managing confidential information with discretion.

You may work remotely from anywhere in the U.S.; Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area hires require four days per week in the office.