Director, Enterprise Strategy

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

18h•Remote

About The Position

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 Director, Enterprise Strategy is a strategic, high-performing leader who thrives in a fast-paced, highly visible environment and operates seamlessly across business units, functions, and executive levels. This individual brings enterprise thinking, intellectual curiosity, and sound judgment to some of the organization’s most important priorities. This role partners closely with senior executives across UnitedHealth Group, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare - including the Office of the CEO (OCEO) - to define strategic direction, drive transformation initiatives, and ensure consistent alignment with enterprise goals. The ideal candidate combines analytical depth, business acumen, and executive presence to deliver measurable impact in a complex, matrixed environment. They lead through influence by clarifying decision rights, aligning incentives across teams, and establishing operating rhythms that move work forward beyond formal reporting lines. Deliverables are often time-sensitive and executive-ready (e.g., CEO briefs, decision memos, and Board-quality presentations). Success requires discretion with sensitive information, the ability to triage competing priorities, and a bias toward action and follow-through The successful candidate will be a strategic, adaptable, and results-oriented leader who can connect enterprise vision with operational execution. They will demonstrate intellectual agility, executive presence, and a collaborative mindset — consistently driving impact across diverse teams and priorities. You will be energized by: Partnering with enterprise and business unit leaders - including senior executive leaders to frame strategic questions, identify opportunities and risks, and translate insights into actionable strategies and roadmaps Leading cross-functional initiatives focused on growth, operational excellence, and transformation; define governance, decision rights, and operating cadence to sustain momentum across teams you do not directly manage Navigating ambiguity with agility — shifting seamlessly between strategic analysis and execution while managing multiple concurrent workstreams and rapid timelines Building trusted relationships and influence leaders across all levels of the organization, fostering collaboration across Optum, UnitedHealthcare, corporate functions, and external partners as needed Developing executive-ready narratives and materials (one-pagers, decision memos, and Board-quality presentations) that distill complex analysis into clear options and recommendations

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Healthcare Administration, or related field
8+ years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or business transformation roles within large, complex organizations
Proven ability to influence, engage, and collaborate with C-Suite and senior executives
High integrity and discretion when handline sensitive information; ability to operate with urgency and tight timelines
Agility, adaptability, and comfort with shifting priorities
Demonstrated experience leading high-impact, cross-functional initiatives through uncertainty and ambiguity – balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling capabilities
Excellent communication and executive storytelling skills — able to distill complex information into clear insights and recommendations, including crisp memo writing and advanced slide expertise

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, or equivalent)
Experience in healthcare, technology, or other highly regulated industries
Familiarity with UnitedHealth Group’s business structure and enterprise strategy
Background in strategic planning, enterprise transformation, or organizational effectiveness
Based in Chicago, Boston, D.C., or Minneapolis preferred; travel up to 20%25

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise and business unit strategy projects from scoping through implementation, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities across varied reporting structures
Develop and deliver data-driven insights, market assessments, and business cases to inform strategic decisions
Drive operational and financial analyses to quantify impact, assess trade-offs, and guide execution
Partner with leaders across the enterprise to coordinate execution and monitor progress on key initiatives
Develop frameworks, dashboards, and performance metrics to ensure visibility and accountability
Support corporate planning, executive presentations, and Board-level materials as needed
Mentor and develop team members, fostering analytical and leadership capabilities within the Corporate Strategy organization