Job Description
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.This role will report to the Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer . This role assumes responsibility for developing, leading, and executing DEI integration strategies including external enterprise partnerships that further embed DEI into the business, people and ESG strategies, organizational culture, and marketplace. This role will also own responsibilities for creating strategies and implementation frameworks for DEI business solutions identified through strategic initiatives and special projects such as DEI Research and Innovation Labs. This role will partner closely with the following leadership teams: Global DEI Office Leadership, Centralized DEI Talent Acquisition (TA) & Early Careers, Talent Marketing, Enterprise Talent Office, Data Analytics, The Office of Sustainability, Leadership Advisory Councils and Employee Resource Groups (ERG).You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:DEI Integration Strategies and OperationsOversee strategic business initiatives from development through successful execution under the leadership of the Chief DEI OfficerCollaborate cross functionally with business leaders to ideate, develop, and implement DEI strategic priorities as well as programs, and improve upon existing strategic initiativesProject lead broad activities ranging from highly strategic to tacticalDrive global DEI principles and best practices throughout the enterpriseEnsures consistent and timely communication and flow of information between the Global DEI Office and applicable internal stakeholders
Responsibilities + Skills
Experience leading and implementing DEI strategies and operational plans at both company and employee levelsDemonstrated ability to move seamlessly between strategy and executionDemonstrated ability of leading a team and delivering upon complex large-scale, projects (project management), delivering quality work against deadlinesDemonstrated ability to autonomously operate in dynamic, fast paced, matrixed organizations
Education
Experience
5+ years of experience of formal people leadership (developing and managing teams)5+ years of experience in managing external partnerships that support business and/or people strategies5+ years of experience defining and deploying operational plans with defined measures of success3 + years of experience leading and implementing strategies and operational plans at both company and employee levelsAbility to travel 25%
