Senior Director - Domestic Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety

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 team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Sr. Director of Domestic Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety (EOHS) serves as a senior leader within the UnitedHealth Group (UHG) EOHS organization and a key member of the Global Enterprise EOHS leadership team. The role functions as the enterprise business partner for environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety across U.S.-based operations. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Global EOHS, the Sr. Director is responsible for deploying systems, standards, and enterprise programs that ensure environmental stewardship, exposure control, and protection of worker health. The role defines and executes domestic EOHS strategies while supporting business unit leaders and ensuring alignment with enterprise EOHS priorities.

Key BU Segments:

• United Health Group - Enterprise Functions
• United Healthcare
• Optum Technology (and others, as needed)
• Canada & Puerto Rico operations

This position follows a hybrid schedule withfour in-office days per week. This is a hybrid role in Eden Prairie or Washington, DC

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create and execute an annual EOHS operational plan aligned to domestic business unit needs
• Ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory agencies
• Partner directly with business unit leaders to influence EOHS strategy and performance
• Develop solutions using data, technology, and cross-functional collaboration
• Demonstrate solid executive presence and emotional intelligence
• Mentor EOHS professionals and cultivate continuous improvement
• Monitor and report key EOHS performance metrics
• Maintain solid relationships with regulatory bodies
• Serve as a technical expert in health and safety regulations
• Support enhancement of the UHG EOHS Management System
• Manage budget and lead domestic compliance initiatives

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 Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety experience
• 5+ years leading high-performing teams
• Experience influencing leaders across multiple locations
• Solid analytical skills; EOHS Management Systems experience
• Microsoft Office proficient

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or safety certification
• Healthcare or insurance industry experience
• Experience leading organizational growth and change
• Excellent communication skills

*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 $159,300 to $273,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.