ESRO Executive Reporting Lead

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 Enterprise Information Security (EIS) team is responsible for cybersecurity across our organization. We support our business and members by reducing risk, rapidly responding to threats, focusing on business resiliency and securing new acquisitions.

UnitedHealth Group’s Enterprise Security & Resilience Office (ESRO) is looking for a skilled individual to drive executive reporting for a large and dynamic organization. This role blends strategy, risk and execution to help shape UHG’s overall security posture…from how it operates safely, to how it develops secure enterprise solutions.  

The Executive Reporting Focal will partner with ESRO’s senior leadership to drive forward strategic initiatives, create structured reporting pathways, and bring their deep expertise in developing objectives, KPIs, and metrics. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with developing cross-functional partnerships, leading without authority, driving organizational objectives forward, and understands the importance of ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations. Familiarity with cybersecurity, physical security, risk management, regulatory compliance, and/or the healthcare industry is also desired but a proven track record of delivery and continuous improvement is essential.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the program that identifies, tracks, and manages organizational objectives and key results to drive transformation initiatives from inception to completion
• Partners with our GRC function and various security teams to identify, develop, and maintain board-level reporting and metrics that show the health of security as well as the level of risk being carried by the organization
• Partner with security leaders to plan and execute on major security initiatives, with a focus on driving strategic transformation for the security function and reducing risk for the enterprise
• Mentor security teams to help them build effective objectives that show progress against transformation initiatives and operational objectives
• Manage reporting streams that are developed for executive leadership across UHG and ensure quality and consistency of reporting, regardless of pathway and purpose

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:

• 5+ years of experience in project/program management
• Experience developing Objectives & Key Results and Key Performance Indicators with a deep understanding of the theory behind these tools and how to apply them to drive organizational progress
• Experience developing metrics and reporting for executive and board-level audiences
• 5+ years experience working in physical security, cybersecurity, risk management, regulatory compliance, and/or healthcare
• Proven solid critical thinking, written and verbal communication, decision-making, and tactical execution skills

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Portfolio Leadership
• Regulatory and Risk Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Communication & Executive Influence
• Change Management in Complex and Global Systems

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth 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 $132,200 to $226,600 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.