Senior Manager AI/ML Engineering

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, AI/ML to lead our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a robust development background in any programming stack, including but not limited to Java, .Net, Python, or Node.js. This role requires hands-on experience with AI/ML, preferably using cloud platforms such as AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, or Azure AI. A solid understanding of Generative AI and the ability to manage multiple projects end-to-end is essential.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Strategy:
  • Lead and mentor a team of AI/ML engineers and data scientists
  • Develop and implement AI/ML strategies aligned with business goals
  • Drive innovation and stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies
• Technical Expertise:
  • Utilize solid development skills in programming languages such as Java, .Net, Python, or Node.js
  • Oversee the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML models and solutions
  • Ensure best practices in coding, testing, and deployment
• Project Management:
  • Manage multiple AI/ML projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and quality
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliverables
  • Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary to meet objectives
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide technical insights
  • Present project updates, results, and recommendations to senior management
• Innovation and Research:
  • Conduct research to identify new opportunities for AI/ML applications
  • Encourage a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 12+ years of experience in software development
• 3+ years of experience delivering solutions with a focus on AI/ML
• Proven experience in leading and managing technical teams
• Proficiency in frameworks such as Scikit Learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch
• Proven solid background in programming languages such as Java, .Net, Python, or Node.js
• Proven excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proven solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to possess robust data engineering skills in EDA (Exploratory Data Analysis), building and maintaining AI/ML data pipelines
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degrees, Diploma or Certifications in the field of AI/ML 
• Experience with cloud platforms AI Stacks like AWS Bedrock, Azure AI, GCP Vertex AI

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.