Chief Executive Officer - Upcoming Nationwide Opportunities**

No industry is moving faster than health care. And no organization is better positioned to lead health care forward. We need attention to every detail with an eye for the points no one has considered. You'll help improve the health of millions. And you'll do your life's best work.(sm)
Chief Executive Officer position for our upcoming, nationwide opportunities is a senior leadership position, where the incumbent has demonstrated experience in leadership, strategic planning and organizational, operational and technical skills. This individual directs the strategic development, growth and operations of the health plan in providing innovative care to the populations in the State. The overall goal of this position is to provide executive oversight and leadership for UnitedHealthcare so the needs of the members are met, and contractual compliance is achieved.  
  
This role is expected to lead their team to deliver on revenue, membership and operating income objectives, develop key provider relationships, establish an influential relationship with the state, direct and effectively develop strategic goals into specific business plans, and create a successful, collaborative team of people to achieve these goals.   
  
Primary Responsibilities:  
Strategy & Growth: 

Develops, translates and executes the business strategy and growth strategy for UnitedHealthcare Community & State Health Plan
Effectively develops strategic goals and turns those goals into specific operating and business plans that are executed at the local health plan
Identify market-specific and/or regional priorities and determine the appropriate strategic approaches that will drive business growth and differentiate  in the marketplace
Deliver value to members by optimizing the member experience and maximizing member growth and retention                                       
Relationship Building: 

Collaborates with the state partners to build long-lasting transparent and trusting relationships
Represents UnitedHealthcare at external events and organizations; interacts with Community & State leaders
Build, develop, improve, influence and expand relationships with key government sector customer groups, providers/provider networks and government/regulatory stakeholders within the market
Operational Effectiveness: 

Drive high-quality execution and operational excellence by communicating clear directions and expectations
Develops operational protocols to verify effectiveness and compliance that exceed the expectations and commitments made to the State partners
Reviews medical expense drivers and creates plans to reduce the waste and increase the affordability of our programs
Play an active role in implementing innovation solutions by challenging the status quo and encouraging others to dos
Manage execution by delegating work to maximize productivity, exceed goals and improve performance
Performance & Satisfaction:  

Drive sound and disciplined decisions that drive action while effectively using financial knowledge and data to manage the business
Provides leadership to and is accountable for the customer satisfaction, provider satisfaction, financial and operational performance of the Health Plan
Accountable for delivering best in class quality, operation and clinical performance
Understand and manage multiple levers of health plan profitability (e.g. rate advocacy, member retention, utilization management, Star performance)
Analyze budget performance and variances throughout the fiscal year, and recommend and/or make necessary adjustments and corrections
Leadership:  

Lead and influence Health Plan employees by fostering teamwork and collaboration, driving employee engagement and leveraging diversity and inclusion
Develop and mentor others while also building awareness to your own strengths and development needs
Influence and negotiate effectively to arrive at win-win solutions
Communicate and present effectively, listen actively and attentively to others, and convey genuine interest
Lead change and innovation by demonstrating emotional resilience, managing change by proactively communicating the case for change and promoting a culture that thrives on change

Required Qualifications:  

Bachelor’s degree
Ten or more years of operations experience in a Medicare/Medicaid industry, at-risk managed care environment
10+ years of experience in a senior leadership capacity
10 years of experience leading and managing people
5+ years working in a matrix organization
5+ years P&L experience
Experience in strategic planning and development
Demonstrated successful leadership skills in program execution and people management
Proven leadership skills in both internal and external environments
Ability to execute to short and long term growth and profitability targets
    
Preferred Qualifications:    

Master of Business AdministrationCareers at UnitedHealthcare Community & State. Challenge brings out the best in us. It also attracts the best. That's why you'll find some of the most amazingly talented people in health care here. We serve the health care needs of low income adults and children with debilitating illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and high-risk pregnancy. Our holistic, outcomes-based approach considers social, behavioral, economic, physical and environmental factors. Join us. Work with proactive health care, community and government partners to heal health care and create positive change for those who need it most. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)


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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