Director, Planning and Strategy (remote)

Job ID: 98720318976Posted: 2026-08-16Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United StatesSalary: $134,600 - $230,800/yearJob Area: StrategyCompany: UnitedHealth GroupOptum 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, Planning & Strategy serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, developing and executing communication strategies that advance business priorities, strengthen employee engagement, and drive organizational alignment. This role combines strategic planning, executive communications, stakeholder engagement, and change communications to influence outcomes and support organizational success.You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.Primary Responsibilities:Develop and execute enterprise communication strategies that support business objectives, drive organizational alignment, and enhance the employee experienceServe as a strategic communications advisor to senior leaders, translating business priorities into clear, compelling, and actionable messagingLead the planning and delivery of integrated communication campaigns and initiatives across multiple channels, audiences, and stakeholder groupsCreate consistent and effective content and messagingCreate executive communication materials, including presentations, speeches, talking points, videos, leadership messages, and organizational updatesPartner across teams, functions and businesses to ensure coordinated, enterprise-wide messagingDefine success metrics to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies, leveraging feedback, engagement data, and business outcomes to continuously improve resultsLead complex and high-visibility communications efforts, exercising sound judgment and influence in dynamic and evolving business environmentsYou'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 as a leader in operations leadership or communicationsExperience delivering actionable recommendations to senior leaders in healthcare or operations environmentsExcellent communication and leadership skills; ability to influence at all levels of the organizationProven ability to lead complex, high-impact initiatives across multiple departments or business units*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter PolicyPay 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 $134,600 - $230,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.Application Deadline: 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 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.UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.