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Base pay range $190,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Annual Bonus and RSUs
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Global Talent Acquisition - Senior Sourcing Leader and Strategist for Consultants & IT with Optum at UnitedHealth Group / 30k+ 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, Strategic Initiatives will execute high-priority projects that span multiple Optum business units, with a focus on integrated care and value-based care delivery. This role requires end-to-end ownership of complex initiatives, from framing the problem and building the plan, to driving execution alongside cross-functional teams and senior leaders. The ideal candidate brings solid analytical skills, operational discipline, and the ability to influence in a matrixed environment.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Los Angeles preferred.
Primary Responsibilities:
Execute strategic initiatives aligned to Optum’s priorities in integrated and value-based care
Conduct structured analysis and research to support business case development and recommendations
Develop clear, concise presentations and briefing documents for senior leadership
Facilitate decision-making and alignment across business units by managing input from multiple stakeholders
Navigate ambiguity by asking the right questions, breaking down complex problems, and identifying next steps
Maintain a high standard of accuracy, clarity, and follow-through on deliverables
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:
6+ years of total professional experience in strategy, business operations, or corporate planning
4+ years of management consulting experience at a top-tier firm
Direct experience in healthcare and value-based care required
Proven solid problem-solving skills and ability to manage ambiguity
Proven excellent written communication and storytelling through slides and documents
Proven to be comfortable engaging directly with senior executives
Proven high attention to detail and execution quality
Los Angeles based and can commute daily to El Segundo, California office
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA
Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Health Care Provider and Consulting
Industries Hospitals and Health Care and Business Consulting and Services
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Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Tuition assistance
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
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