M&A Integration Director - Telecommute

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

M&A Integration Director is responsible for successful engagement with acquired entities that ensures strategic objectives, value drivers and identified synergies are met, while maintaining limited business disruption. The M&A Integration team designs, executes and leads the end to end program to ensure an acquired entity is strategically aligned across people, process and technology within the overall Optum Health business unit, Optum and UHG. The role must be able to develop strong, genuine relationships across all levels (support staff to executive leadership) within Optum, UHG as well as the Acquired Entity (AE). Learning to develop strong knowledge of all Optum/UHG functional areas, with the ability to navigate and engage with leadership as necessary is critical to the M&A integration team’s execution.

• The M&A Integration Director Must Be:
  • Able to independently provide oversight and management of various functional, business, and third party (i.e., consultants, external agencies) resources across a broad PMO structure
  • Able to travel domestically from coast to coast when necessary, either as requested by others (i.e., Corp Dev or Business Leaders), or independently to problem solve, build relationships, etc.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Define integration strategy for specific acquisitions and divestiture opportunities. Lead strategy and plan development (in partnership with functional and business leaders)
• Execute on strategy with specific implementation design and delivery across program and functions
• Design roadmap and plan for execution on specific platform initiatives, improvement efforts, and special projects which may not be acquisition specific but are strategic in nature
• Provide program management and leadership for multi-year program work to support the M&A Integration efforts of Optum
• Develop plan and approach across various levels of integration, including more complex deals where Optum/OptumCare may be adding a new platform or capability
• Manage all elements of the integration process for specific acquisitions and execute in areas that have little definition and direction
• Drive/guide integration risk/benefit assessment process in partnership with cross functional team partners including Corporate Development, Optum Health M&A, and other UHG teams as needed
• Define appropriate process workarounds and engagements in collaboration with other UHG/Optum colleagues, to address critical needs or activities (i.e., communication prior to connectivity, initial/early areas of support, etc.)
• Facilitate/lead all critical integration meetings with various stakeholders, including internal and with AE kick-off meetings, functional specific strategy or updates meetings, leadership touch bases/reviews, etc.
• Troubleshoot/resolve integration & transition issues within all functional areas, engaging other colleagues or leaders with Optum, UHG or AE as needed
• Develop and implement change management and communications model/strategy (through entire life of integration) in partnership with Human Capital and the Corporate Communications Teams
• Lead identified cross functional initiatives (non-acquisition specific), including both ongoing processes (i.e., IT prioritization model) and integration process improvement initiatives across people, process and technology
• Direct responsibility for the successful execution of a large scale cross functional program initiative which is defined as highly complex, change oriented and of high visibility
• Partner with business owners to identify methods to execute upon the key strategic visions of the acquisition and then lead the initiative to completion
• Interact and collaborate frequently with senior and executive leadership across business segments within OptumCare and Optum – participates in, and able to comprehend strategic integration planning discussions that align with broader business objectives
• Develop, train and mentor other team members

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of eexperience with increasing responsibilities in operations leadership in the health insurance industry or another highly regulated industry
• 5+ years of experience with program management, finance/analytics, or management consulting
• Experience collaborating with and influencing multiple stakeholders and teams including c-suite leadership, corporate development, legal and compliance, technology, among others
• Experience establishing credibility and rapport with senior executives and senior clinical leadership
• Understanding of physician practice management (including financial, clinical and operational aspects)
• Direct or indirect management of teams
• Proficient in MS office suite of applications
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifcations:

• MBA/Master’s Degree in related field
• Extensive experience in healthcare delivery system management, business and financial analysis, relationship management and strategy development
• Experience working with a managed care organization or health insurer, or as a consultant
• Experience with relationship building skills conducive to collaboration; able to work well in a cross-functional, matrix management environment
• Service oriented minded person who “Thinks Customer”
• Detail oriented, excellent presentation skills, solid oral and written communication skill and developed people management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a history of hands-on, detail orientation
• Ability to work independently and able to negotiate and persuade others to gain consensus and team building
• Solid written and verbal communication abilities including presentation development and delivery

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $113,500 to $218,100. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $113,500 to $218,100. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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