Senior Director, Data Solutions – Product

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

Join our team at Optum Insight, where we are leveraging cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies to revolutionize healthcare delivery, enhance customer engagement, and drive innovation across our digital platforms.

 

The Sr Director of Product for Optum Insight’s Network Data Solutions will lead our enterprise-wide data strategy and execution. The Sr. Director will be responsible for driving innovation and operational excellence across data governance, product development, analytics, AI/ML capabilities, stewardship, and technology platforms. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a solid bias for action and a passion for unlocking the full value of data as a strategic asset. This role is responsible for delivering/supporting over $600M in annual revenue.  Attainment of these business objectives will be achieved through leadership competencies and practices including operational excellence, being the voice of the market, the ability to scale the business, lead in a matrix environment, and drive growth by collaborating across other divisions. The Sr Director of Product serves as a member of the Network and Data Product business leadership team and contributes to the overall success of the business to drive the business unit.

 

The Sr Director of Product position requires an individual who understands how to get things done at Optum through influence, by leveraging your extensive interpersonal and collaboration skills. In addition, you must have experience in strategic planning, execution, building relationships, and working with executives at all levels. The Sr Director of Product will have solid critical thinking skills, demonstrated success in driving complex strategies, outstanding cross-group organizational skills and agility, and effective communication skills (verbal and written). Additionally, the Sr Director of Product will have a proven track record of running a P&L, operations, product innovation, and revenue & profitability growth. You should also enjoy setting stretch MBOs (management by objective) and able to manage ambiguity and uncertainty.

 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Define and execute a comprehensive data product strategy aligned with business objectives
• Champion a «data as a product» mindset across the organization
• Establish and scale enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, and standards
• Lead data stewardship programs to ensure data quality, lineage, and compliance
• Champion the strategic vision for AI adoption by aligning initiatives with organizational goals to unlock value, drive competitive advantage, and ensure responsible, transparent, and impactful outcomes. Lead the ethical transformation of business processes and culture through AI integration that enhances efficiency, innovation, and decision-making
• Identify and remove organizational and operational barriers to accelerate AI implementation. Effectively allocate and manage resources – including funding, talent, and technology – to support scalable and sustainable AI innovation
• Build and manage a portfolio of internal and external data products and platforms
• Drive the full product lifecycle from ideation to delivery, ensuring measurable business impact
• Oversee the development of advanced analytics and AI/ML capabilities
• Partner with data science and engineering teams to deliver scalable, ethical AI solutions
• Collaborate with the CTO and Engineering to define the data architecture and infrastructure roadmap
• Ensure robust, secure, and scalable data platforms and pipelines
• Build and lead a high-performance team of data product managers, analysts, and stewards
• Foster a data-driven culture across the organization

 

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 combined experience and a proven record of driving major transformational change and delivering measurable results and developing and leading growth programs or initiatives
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing cross-functional data teams across multiple geographies
• Experience with modern data stacks (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Airflow, Kafka)
• Experience managing budgets that include sales/bookings targets, revenue targets, client satisfaction targets, and expense targets
• Experience in forecasting. Demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis with previous experience partnering with human resources, information technology, and legal
• Experience assimilating and analyzing information pertaining to the customer experience
• Experience motivating, developing, coaching, and guiding people in a matrixed organization
• Deep understanding of data governance, data quality, metadata management, and regulatory compliance
• Solid familiarity with AI/ML platforms and analytics tools
• Proven success in building and scaling data platforms and products in complex enterprise environments
• Proven personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to Optum’s Vision and Values
• Willing to travel 10-15%

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of combined experience in product management, delivering new product delivery and leading strategic go-to-market initiatives of diverse scope in a large matrixed software company
• Background in computer science, data science, or engineering
• Experience supporting Optum Markets (Payers, Employers, Providers, Federal/State government, Emerging Markets)
• Experience working across UHG, Optum, and UHC lines of business
• Proficient skills and knowledge of servant leadership, resilience, resourcefulness, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
• Located in/near Minneapolis or Washington DC

 

Leadership Competencies:

• Thrives and quickly adapts to change, leading others through change in a dynamic, fast-paced industry and work environment
• Results-oriented style with a high degree of analytical ability and proven problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership on complex business topics
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion (situational awareness, high emotional intelligence)
• Have a large capacity for work and able to juggle multiple issues/items while maintaining thoughtful consideration with each of those issues/items, delegate work to appropriate staff where necessary
• Effectively builds solid relationships and partnerships within and outside of the company
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. Have ability to foster a cooperative work environment and deal proactively and productively with conflict
• Ability to manage a team, recruit and retain top talent, build consensus, and rally members to achieve results

 

*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 $156,400 to $268,000 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.