Director, Global Environmental (Eden Prairie, MN)

Caring. Connecting. Growing Together.

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.

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 include:

1. Develop a comprehensive environmental strategy to enable UHG business compliance while monitoring and driving continuous improvement
2. Utilize data, technology, and partnerships with internal leadership to achieve commitment and operationalization of the strategy
3. Prepare materials and deliver presentations to organizational executives and senior leaders
4. Develop and support the implementation of the management system and corresponding enterprise standards that clarify expectations and enable regulatory compliance
5. Embrace psychological safety as a leader, coach, and mentor
6. Oversee indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring guidance and improvement initiatives, especially in high-risk or healthcare environments
7. Manage vendor relationships with consultants and vendors, ensuring alignment with UHG standards and regulatory requirements and including performance evaluations
8. Provide expert support to business sampling protocols for air, water, and surface contaminants in collaboration with EOHS and clinical teams
9. Lead the development and implementation of hazardous and regulated waste management programs, including medical, chemical, pharmaceutical, and universal waste
10. Conduct and support continuous improvement actions for risk assessments, compliance adherence assessments, and investigations into significant incidents
11. 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
12. Monitor and report on key performance metrics, align performance metrics to Enterprise and Business priorities, and work to achieve successful outcomes
13. Manage relationships with regulatory bodies and execute timely submission of required reports and notifications
14. Maintain thorough understanding of environmental regulations and be recognized as a technical expert. Stay informed about changes to existing or new regulations and standards
15. Take an active role in continuously improving the UnitedHealth Group EOHS Management System while partnering with relevant organizations as they implement its requirements
16. Communicate risks and exposures to various business partners as well as senior leaders and collaborate with them on continuous improvement plans
17. Manage and develop a team of high-performing experts
18. Have experience managing a budget
19. Collaborate with other UnitedHealth Group entities to benchmark and enhance overall EOHS compliance and systems
20. Conduct site visits, where applicable
21. 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 include:

• 12+ years of experience in Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, or related fields
• 5+ years of experience leading high-performing teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple locations and influence cross-functional teams
• Proven executive presence with experience engaging with senior leadership
• Proven solid analytical skills with expertise in internally developed or ISO-equivalent EOHS Management Systems
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to travel as required

Preferred qualifications include:

• Advanced degree or certification in environmental, health and safety, or a related field
• Experience in the healthcare or insurance industry
• Demonstrated experience in managing organizational growth and change

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). 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.