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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.** In healthcare, evolution doesn’t just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum. As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we’re expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We’ll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You’ll provide the talent, ambition, and drive. As an Associate Director of Network Account Management you will be responsible for leading a team of network account managers to support our Health Plan clients. The Associate Director, Network Account Management is essential for ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence across key healthcare partnerships, driving both patient access and business growth. Working alongside the client account management and Network Contracting teams, you’ll have the opportunity to lead initiatives that optimize provider engagement, manage both long- and short-term projects effectively, and collaborate across departments to deliver impactful solutions that support organizational goals. In addition to having impact on a great team, you'll also discover the career opportunities you'd expect from an industry leader. _Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our_ _Dublin office_ _and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model._ **Primary Responsibilities:** + Lead strategic network account initiatives to enhance client relationship + Develop and execute network strategies to support access, affordability, and performance across key accounts + Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Contracting, and Analytics teams to align on business objectives and ensure seamless execution + Manage complex projects with competing priorities, ensuring timely delivery and measurable outcomes + Serve as a key liaison with internal & external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with organizational goals _You will be rewarded and recognised 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in._ **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) OR equivalent experience + Enterprise Client management experience + Experience with proven core leadership skill & project management experience working with and managing global teams across multiple time zones + Stakeholder management skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely to leadership **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience and understanding of US Healthcare or Heath Insurance Industries + Microsoft Office suite competency + Service Now/CRM experience **Soft Skills:** + Logical, detail-oriented thought process with the ability to breakdown a complex problem into individual root causes + Time management and prioritization skills to meet multiple deadlines; comfortable working in a high-paced/high production area and reporting out to senior leadership + Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities + Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills + Self-motivated, ability to work independently and drive change **Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.** _All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy._ _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 marginalised 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: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2023 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved._ \#RPO