M&A Client Engagement Manager - Remote

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 and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

The Client Engagement Manager (CEM) will be responsible for the operational management of M&A People projects. This role will support the Client Engagement Leader (CEL) working in collaboration with the People Team Centers of Excellence (COE)s and acquired entity with overall responsibility as follows:

• Day-to-day operational management of a transaction from diligence through People integration
• Strategically partners with client engagement lead and key stakeholders to guide diligence and integration SMEs through the deal lifecycle
• Understands the key steps, activities, and work required to move through each phase of the transaction
• Ensure deal value creation and employee experience are at the forefront of diligence & integration planning
• Breadth of experience across different lines of business and different types of transaction
• Brings consistency and rigor to the processes and tools that are leveraged in the deal lifecycle
• Supports highly complex deals; requiring proactive problem solving & needs anticipation 
• Requires strong partnership across key stakeholders; ability to influence in a matrixed environment
• Supports multiple transactions, in various stages of the deal lifecycle, at any given point in time

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

Primary Responsibilities:

•  Partner with CEL to deliver against deal strategy, from diligence through People integration
  • Support People CEL with functional risk analysis summary and cost model
  • Support identification of critical path plan, key milestones, risks, and considerations for People integration
  • Kick-off People integration activities, guiding and advising SMEs to deliver in accordance with deal strategy & value creation
• Develop and manage workplan, driven off glide path and journey map from CEL
• Manage day-to-day execution, tracking, and risk mitigation of activities from diligence through People integration
• Stand up operating mechanisms/rhythms for each deal (e.g., governance, meeting cadence, data access)
• Document and memorialize key decisions and deals
• Proactively communicate and take action on key decisions
• Drive post-People integration lessons learned and identification of continuous improvement opportunities
• Works with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks

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:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience
• 3 years of Human Capital/People Team experience 
• 3 years of project management experience using data and information to make business decisions 
• Demonstrated excellent communication, time management, organizational, and prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple priorities
• Proven self-starter and takes initiative; seeks understanding and clarification to validate understanding
• Demonstrated track record successfully maintaining and influencing internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Experience working in complex matrix environment
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality 
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

•  M&A experience with a focus on Human Capital/People integrations

Leadership Practices

• Engaging with Leaders
• Being Customer-Centric
• Facilitating Execution Plans
• Critical Thinking
• Using Resources
• Communicating Effectively

Careers with UnitedHealth Group. Discover rewarding opportunities as we help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Join a team of people who are talented, compassionate and driven. We will support you with the global outreach, resources and inclusive culture we're proud to foster as a Fortune 5 company. We encourage you to grow as we offer a world of rewards and benefits for performance.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California/Colorado/Connecticut/Nevada/New York City/Washington residents is $85,000 to $167,300. 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.