Innovation leader

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.

The People Team Innovation & Transformation Leader will work across the People Team's critical talent groups to define, prioritize, and execute on an innovation agenda that improves the employee experience, increases manager efficacy, optimizes legacy processes, and delivers end-to-end digital experiences for the organization.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely

from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Developing and driving the implementation of an Innovation strategy for our People function
• Partnering with the People Leadership Team to identify specific innovation areas to improve efficiency and modernize legacy processes
• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and partnership across all People Team functions to drive collective success
• Provide collaborative leadership to work across key functions needed to deliver on our Innovation strategy
• Lead from the front as a hands-on subject matter expert, architecting and crafting scalable solutions, and driving excellence across the organization

Specific responsibilities will include :

Functional Expertise and Process Optimization :

• Offer expert functional knowledge to design and optimize People Team (ie, Human Capital / Resources) processes using digital, data, and automation capabilities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in support of the enterprise People Team Strategic Priorities
• Develop business cases and a strategic roadmap for People Team innovation priorities
• Incubate and deploy solutions in concert with Technology organizations
• Define best AI / ML driven practices and AI lifecycle

Digital Transformation Programs Governance :

• Establish and lead all aspects of program governance, assessing, prioritizing, building, and deploying digital initiatives in alignment with the Integrated Digital Roadmap to drive adoption and value realization
• Serve on the enterprise AI governance team

Digital Transformation Strategy :

• Lead the design and implementation of digital transformation strategies that seamlessly integrate People, Process, and Technology, ensuring optimal user experiences
• Coach and mentor teams as we build scalable modern solutions
• Inform and deliver on ambitious roadmaps to accelerate growth and key employee outcomes

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 :

• 10 years of consulting (leading without authority) and forming cross functional teams to solve problems
• 5 years of defining and leading large projects / programs with multiple stakeholders and global implications
• Experience leading innovation initiatives and the associated change efforts required for success
• Demonstrated understanding of People (Human Capital / Resources) business processes
• Knowledge of emerging technology tools & trends in the People function
• Track record of successfully implementing innovative People practices and technologies
• Proven ability to present for impact (verbal & written) to C-suite executives and front-line employees
• History of structuring ambiguous problems into actionable tasks and workstreams using systems thinking approach
• Success influencing executives in shaping and implementing strategies
• Proven ability to work cross functionally to align multiple teams to a shared vision and strategy
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only : The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington residents is $188,000 to $357,600 annually.

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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.

We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.

Last updated : 2024-02-28