Sr Director Data Science - Remote

About the role

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. As a Sr Director Data Science within Optum Insight Financial Systems, you will lead a dedicated team of Business Analysts and Product Managers in partnering with Optum Technology to create, evolve, and own the Optum Insight data mart. In this high-impact leadership role, you will define team vision, translate strategy into actionable product roadmaps, manage backlogs, and oversee tech/data product delivery and automated SOX control testing. You will champion data-driven innovation and modern system integrations to transform financial processes and empower strategic decision-making across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Drive a team of Business Analysts and Product Managers in partnership with Optum Technology to create and own the Optum Insight data mart
• Drive cross-functional teams to translate strategic priorities into technical product features and functional requirements for tool development
• Manage product vision, product definitions, and multi-year roadmaps while guiding teams to manage and refine backlogs effectively
• Oversee teams accountable for technology and data product build plans, prioritization, and execution
• Manage teams performing initial product testing, data tie-outs, and automated SOX controls prior to User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Collaborate with executive leadership and key stakeholders to align financial systems strategy with broader business objectives

Qualifications

Required:

• 15+ years of experience in finance, accounting, and/or financial systems
• 10+ years of experience in finance transformation or building and owning financial systems
• 5+ years of experience leading and managing cross-functional teams (such as business analysts, product managers, or technical leads)
• Demonstrated track record of communicating and influencing effectively across all levels of an organization, including executive leadership

Preferred:

• Six Sigma training or certification
• Project Management (PMP) training or certification
• Experience and knowledge of AI integration with enterprise business systems

Benefits

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). You'll also find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Pay

The salary for this role will range from $159,300 - $273,200 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Schedule

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week. All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.