Optum is looking to solve the problem of improving health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best, and advancing health equity on a global scale.
Requirements
- Proven experience in senior technology leadership roles with a solid emphasis on data engineering and architecture
- Expertise in data platforms, ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehousing, data lake, and cloud-native data solutions
- Proven solid track record of driving digital transformation and aligning technology with business growth objectives
- Proven deep knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and DataOps methodologies
- Proven solid understanding of healthcare, regulatory compliance, security best practices, and ethical AI principles
- Expertise in AI-First and Data-First strategy
- Experience with modern data architecture
Responsibilities
- Understand Optum's enterprise and Growth Office business strategies, translating them into a technology-forward, data-driven roadmap
- Drive the creation and adoption of an AI-First and Data-First strategy to transform key functions across the Optum Enterprise
- Lead the design and implementation of modern data architecture that supports scalability, interoperability, and real-time analytics for Growth Office programs
- Oversee data engineering initiatives, including data warehousing, lakehouse solutions, ETL/ELT pipelines, and streaming data platforms
- Implement data governance, lineage, and stewardship programs to maintain trust and compliance
- Drive data quality, master data management (MDM), and metadata strategies for enterprise-wide consistency
- Maintain platform uptime, stability, and security best practices
Other
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills with the ability to build and mentor high-performing teams
- Ability to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. with a minimum of four days per week in the office for Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area hires
- Adherence to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
- Compliance with all minimum wage laws as applicable
- Passing a drug test before beginning employment
