Optum · 1 day ago
Director of Communications (Eden Prairie, MN or Washington D.C.)
Eden Prairie, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $231K/yr
10+ years expOptum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. They are seeking a senior communications leader to own internal communications for its global Operations organization and serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Operating Officer, setting the strategy for communicating operational priorities and transformation efforts to a diverse global workforce.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary communications advisor to the Chief Operating Officer, providing strategic counsel on messaging, narrative development, and leadership communications
Shape executive messaging across key moments, including operational updates, transformation initiatives, employee engagement forums, and leadership events
Partner with senior leaders to ensure communications reinforce strategic priorities, align with enterprise messaging, and build trust across the organization
Anticipate communications risks and opportunities in a dynamic operating environment and advise leaders on effective approaches
Own the communications strategy for Optum Operations, ensuring employees clearly understand business priorities, operational goals, and how their work contributes to outcomes
Develop and execute integrated communications plans for large-scale initiatives, organizational change, and ongoing operations
Design communications approaches that resonate across geographies, cultures, and roles
Assess audience needs and engagement data to determine the most effective channels, formats, and cadence
Ensure communications are inclusive, accessible, and aligned with Optum's culture and values
Lead, coach, and develop a small team of communications professionals, setting high standards for quality and performance
Collaborate with channel owners and enterprise communications partners to ensure seamless execution across platforms
Partner with UnitedHealth Group (UHG), UnitedHealthcare (UHC), and other internal teams to align messaging and ensure integration with enterprise narratives
Establish success measures for communications efforts and use data and insights to continuously improve effectiveness
Uphold high standards for writing, storytelling, and content quality, ensuring consistency with style guidelines and best practices
Apply solid storytelling principles to help employees connect to leadership priorities and organizational purpose
Qualification
Required
10+ years of corporate communications experience, with a significant focus on internal communications
Experience developing and executing multi-channel communications strategies
Experience working with global stakeholders and diverse audiences
Demonstrated success advising senior and executive leaders on communications strategy and messaging
Proven ability to lead communications for complex, matrixed, or global organizations
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to distill complex topics into clear, compelling narratives
Solid business acumen and sound judgment in fast-paced, high-visibility environments
Preferred
Experience in health care, technology, or other highly regulated or complex industries
People leadership experience, including managing and developing communications teams
Experience using data and analytics to measure communications impact and inform strategy
Comfort with modern communications tools, platforms, and emerging channels
Strategic mindset with solid analytical and systems-thinking skills
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Optum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (648)
2024 (559)
2023 (620)
2022 (851)
2021 (593)
2020 (438)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
J
Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-11-29
2025-11-19
2025-11-07
Company data provided by crunchbase