Vice President, Servicing Excellence - Optum Financial 2376195 | Eden Prairie, Minnesota | Remote

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Connecting. Growing together. With these values to guide us, our people are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we are honored to serve. Integrity Compassion Inclusion Relationships Innovation Performance Back to nav Vice President, Servicing Excellence - Optum Financial Requisition number: 2376195 Job category: Business Operations Primary location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota Date posted: 08/04/2026 Overtime status: Exempt Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time Share this job Facebook X LinkedIn Email Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Optum Financial is seeking a Vice President, Servicing Excellence to lead large-scale servicing and implementation operations across our Employer, Directed Spend, and Commercial Payment businesses. This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced operations executive who can deliver today's performance while helping shape the future servicing model for new products, growth services, and evolving client needs. In this role, you will be accountable for end-to-end servicing operations across HSA/notional claims and account administration, COBRA, health benefit and reward card servicing, eligibility and rules management, transactions and settlements, card servicing, standard and customized client implementations, annual 1/1 readiness, commercial payment execution, and payment automation. The ideal candidate is a solid execution leader with experience transforming complex servicing models, leading global teams, implementing scalable service catalogs, and expanding automation and self-service capabilities to improve client, consumer, provider, and internal team experiences. You will partner closely with Operations, Product, Technology, Call Center, Client Management, and Growth teams to build a reliable, scalable, and modern servicing organization that delivers: Seamless client onboarding and implementation Best-in-class servicing experiences across the constituents we serve Implement and modernize service catalogs across cases, implementations, client configurations, and benefits to enable consistent intake, routing, ownership, and resolution Reliable, high-performing payment and claims operations according to health plan rules Drive operational scale, resiliency, and performance across a complex, high-volume environment across consumer and provider servicing Proven success globalizing operations and cross-training teams to drive consistent, high-quality service delivery across geographies Demonstrated ability to leverage business process automation and AI to transform servicing workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance customer experience Accelerate self-service automation across case management and implementation workflows to reduce manual handoffs, improve transparency, and increase speed to resolution 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: Deliver Best-in-Class Servicing & Customer Experience Lead a servicing excellence model across customer, provider, and client touchpoints in partnership with Call Center, Client Management, Provider Account Management, and Operations teams Drive performance across key metrics Identify and remove service friction by improving processes, digital experiences, knowledge access, and call drivers Design and scale a service catalog that standardizes case types, implementation activities, intake channels, service levels, ownership, and escalation paths Expand self-service automation for clients, consumers, providers, and internal teams to reduce preventable cases and improve visibility into servicing and implementation status Implement closed-loop root cause resolution, reducing repeat issues and improving overall experience What You'll Be Accountable For Lead end-to-end servicing and implementation operations across multiple business lines Own operational performance, including FCR, CSAT/NPS, resolution times, SLAs, and quality metrics Oversee client onboarding, go-live readiness, and implementation execution Drive rapid issue resolution, escalation management, and continuous process improvement Manage a global operations organization, optimizing workforce, quality, and service delivery Lead adoption of AI, automation, and self-service capabilities to improve efficiency and client experience Ensure solid governance, compliance, reporting, and risk management practices Deliver a consistent, high-quality client experience while partnering cross-functionally to drive operational excellence Leads a multi-functional global operations organization 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: 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, servicing, client implementation, or related functions Proven success leading large-scale, transaction-driven operations with direct accountability for quality, service levels, cost, risk, and customer experience Experience managing global operations and distributed teams Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity, build operational discipline, and drive measurable performance improvement Experience implementing or scaling automation, AI tools, or digital servicing capabilities Experience implementing service catalogs, self-service portals, case automation, or implementation workflow automation at scale Ability to travel up to 25% Preferred Qualifications: MBA, Master's or other advanced degree Experience in financial services, healthcare, or payment operations Background in contact center or high-volume servicing environments Track record of improving service quality, reducing defects, and managing operational risk *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 $200,400 to $343,500 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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. Apply Internal apply Bookmark job Back to nav Benefits Our mission of helping people live healthier lives extends to our team members. Learn more about our range of benefits designed to help you live well. Life Resources and support to focus on what matters most to you, in every facet of your life. Emotional Education, tools and resources to help you reduce and manage stress, build resilience and more. Physical Health plans and other coverage to support wellness for you and your loved ones. Financial Benefits for today and to help you plan for the future, including your retirement. Learn more Back to nav Previous slide Being able to connect with so many people that all have the same goal in giving the best care possible is something truly special. Brooke G. Senior Pharmacy Technician At Optum, I receive the support, resources, and flexibility that I want so that I can be the best doctor possible while also finding personal and professional satisfaction. Dr. Conan T. Regional Chief of Primary Care We’re applying artificial intelligence to build something that can help people in their most distressed moments. The problems you work on here have an impact on someone’s life. Achala S. Senior Director and AI Architect Being able to connect with so many people that all have the same goal in giving the best care possible is something truly special. Brooke G. Senior Pharmacy Technician At Optum, I receive the support, resources, and flexibility that I want so that I can be the best doctor possible while also finding personal and professional satisfaction. Dr. Conan T. Regional Chief of Primary Care We’re applying artificial intelligence to build something that can help people in their most distressed moments. The problems you work on here have an impact on someone’s life. Achala S. Senior Director and AI Architect Being able to connect with so many people that all have the same goal in giving the best care possible is something truly special. Brooke G. Senior Pharmacy Technician Next slide Go to slide 1 Go to slide 2 Go to slide 3 Back to nav We’re honored to be recognized for our exceptional work culture Back to nav Discover our family of businesses See how we’re structured to help build a modern, high-performing health system. Learn more Explore our hiring process Learn what to expect when you pursue an opportunity with us. 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