Senior Provider Continuity Executive — Remote

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 159,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase plan

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Senior Provider Continuity Account Executive for a remote role to lead continuity, stabilization, and strategic relationship management for top Provider clients. You will navigate high-risk transitions, guide cross-functional teams, and drive long-term revenue growth while maintaining executive-level visibility and client satisfaction.

This role requires 11+ years in healthcare or advisory services, 8+ years of strategic client leadership, and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of healthcare, managed services, client management, consulting, or advisory services.
• 8+ years managing strategic, matrixed client relationships.
• Experience with high-value Provider/healthcare accounts and executive-level interactions.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuity strategy for major Provider clients during transitions and risk periods.
• Build executive relationships and advise on enterprise priorities and AI strategy.
• Direct governance and cross-functional decision-making for complex transitions.
• Lead executive reviews and value conversations to demonstrate enterprise impact.
• Proactively mitigate risks to protect strategic revenue and retention.
• Coordinate with Operations, Product, Technology, Growth and Legal to align actions.
• Maintain executive account planning and risk visibility across footprints.
• Champion the voice of the customer to influence product and strategy.
• Partner with Growth and leadership to safeguard strategic opportunities.

Skills

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

AI strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic account planning

Enterprise leadership

Communication

Risk management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Optum is seeking a Senior Provider Continuity Account Executive for a remote role to lead continuity, stabilization, and strategic relationship management for top Provider clients. You will navigate high-risk transitions, guide cross-functional teams, and drive long-term revenue growth while maintaining executive-level visibility and client satisfaction.

This role requires 11+ years in healthcare or advisory services, 8+ years of strategic client leadership, and travel up to 50%.