Associate Director Network Programs – Remote

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 Associate Director supports senior leadership in achieving departmental goals, oversees day-to-day operations, and ensures alignment with organizational strategy. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, managing resources effectively, and fostering collaboration across teams to deliver on organizational objectives.

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

• Develop and implement departmental strategies aligned with overarching business objectives. Collaborate with senior leadership to set goals and KPIs
• Manage daily operations, including workflows, budgets, and resources. Optimize processes and ensure efficiency
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate managers and their teams. Facilitate performance reviews and professional growth
• Establish strong stakeholder relationships. Act as liaison between departments, clients, and vendors; represent the department in executive discussions
• Plan and monitor budgets, allocate resources, and manage expenditures to support strategic initiatives
• Track KPIs, conduct data analysis, and generate reports on operations, progress, and outcomes for senior leadership
• Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and company policies. Identify and mitigate potential risks
• Continuously evaluate systems and processes to identify improvements, implement enhancements, and drive operational excellence
• Lead or support cross-functional projects such as product launches, public relations events, training programs, or client engagements

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.

• 7+ years of progressive leadership or management experience with strategic and operational responsibilities
• Experience with regulatory and policy compliance
• Demonstrated solid communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership
• Demonstrated success in process improvement, with a proven track record of identifying inefficiencies and implementing scalable solutions
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

• Experience with government healthcare programs or contract-driven service delivery
• Background in clinical quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, or accreditation
• Proven ability to deliver outcomes in complex or multi-program operational setting

* All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health Group’s Telecommuter Policy. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Final date to receive applications:
This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. At United Health Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work…