Strategic Provider Partnerships Lead (Remote)

UnitedHealth Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking a Provider Engagement Specialist, Principal Partnerships to drive cross-market engagement strategies and translate partnership priorities into actionable plans across markets.

You will collaborate with leadership and field teams to ensure execution excellence, monitor performance metrics, and deliver updates. This role is remote within the United States, enabling meaningful impact across provider networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in provider relations, provider engagement, network management, or related healthcare field.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives and delivering complex deliverables.
• Experience analyzing data, monitoring performance metrics, and developing action plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel/PowerPoint/Word).
• Strong communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-market provider engagement strategies aligned to priorities.
• Translate account strategies into market execution plans.
• Maintain execution plans supporting commitments and operational priorities.
• Coordinate with managers and provider teams to drive execution.
• Standardize workflows, governance, and reporting across markets.
• Plan and track BRMs, MEMs, PIMs, and remediation initiatives.
• Monitor progress, quality, and adherence to standards.
• Identify gaps and escalate unresolved issues.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)

Job description

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking a Provider Engagement Specialist, Principal Partnerships to drive cross-market engagement strategies and translate partnership priorities into actionable plans across markets.

You will collaborate with leadership and field teams to ensure execution excellence, monitor performance metrics, and deliver updates. This role is remote within the United States, enabling meaningful impact across provider networks.