Director, Global Environmental (Eden Prairie, MN)

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. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Role Scope :

A leadership position in the UnitedHealth Group (UHG) Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety (EOHS) team. This position leads the Global Environmental Center of Excellence team that provides strategic and technical enablement for UHG.

Role Description :

This position reports directly to the Vice President of Global EOHS and plays a vital role within the UnitedHealth Group EOHS leadership team. In collaboration with EOHS and operational leadership, the role acts as a technical authority and guides the development of systems, standards, and solutions aligned with UnitedHealth Group's Global EOHS vision and strategy. Beyond supervising subject matter experts, this position is responsible for ensuring ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, while also cultivating essential partnerships across regulatory agencies and industry stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Develop a comprehensive Environmental strategy to enable UHG business compliance while monitoring and driving continuous improvement
• Utilize data, technology, and partnerships with internal leadership to achieve commitment and operationalization of the strategy
• Prepare materials and deliver presentations to organizational executives and senior leaders
• Develop and support the implementation of the management system and corresponding enterprise standards that clarify expectations and enable regulatory compliance
• Embrace psychological safety as a leader, coach, and mentor
• Oversee indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring guidance and improvement initiatives, especially in high-risk or healthcare environments
• Manage vendor relationships with consultants and vendors, ensuring alignment with UHG standards and regulatory requirements and including performance evaluations
• Provide expert support to business sampling protocols for air, water, and surface contaminants in collaboration with EOHS and clinical teams
• Lead the development and implementation of hazardous and regulated waste management programs, including medical, chemical, pharmaceutical, and universal waste
• Conduct and support continuous improvement actions for risk assessments, compliance adherence assessments, and investigations into significant incidents
• Partner with other services teams (i.e. Enterprise Crisis Mgmt., ESG, Sustainability, Security, Real Estate, etc.) to define training protocols, emergency response, and environmental stewardship. Monitor integration and compliance while addressing escalations, where appropriate
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics, align performance metrics to Enterprise and Business priorities, and work to achieve successful outcomes
• Manage relationships with regulatory bodies and execute timely submission of required reports and notifications
• Maintain thorough understanding of environmental regulations and be recognized as a technical expert. Stay informed about changes to existing or new regulations and standards
• Take an active role in continuously improving the UnitedHealth Group EOHS Management System while partnering with relevant organizations as they implement its requirements
• Communicate risks and exposures to various business partners as well as senior leaders and collaborate with them on continuous improvement plans
• Manage and develop a team of high-performing experts
• Have experience managing a budget
• Collaborate with other UnitedHealth Group entities to benchmark and enhance overall EOHS compliance and systems
• Conduct site visits, where applicable
• Perform other duties as assigned

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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

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.

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.