[Remote] Senior Director, AI/ML Engineering - Growth Office Technology Strategy - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Senior Director of Software Engineering will lead the technology strategy and execution for the Optum Growth Office, focusing on an AI-First and Data-First agenda to enable enterprise growth and deliver innovative, data-driven solutions. Responsibilities • Understand Optum's enterprise and Growth Office business strategies, translating them into a technology-forward, data-driven roadmap • Serve as a strategic partner to Growth Office leadership, ensuring technology investments accelerate growth initiatives • Drive the creation and adoption of an AI-First and Data-First strategy to transform key functions across the Optum Enterprise • Build robust data pipelines, transformation processes, and governance frameworks to enable AI-driven insights for growth • Ensure AI systems and data practices are ethical, explainable, and compliant with regulatory standards • 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 • Oversee the full lifecycle of assets, ensuring continuous monitoring and improvement of applications and tools used by the Optum Growth Office • Implement Agile and DevOps models, complemented by DataOps practices, for rapid, reliable delivery • Leverage enterprise platforms and cloud-native solutions for data and AI workloads • Deliver data-driven insights and services that empower Growth Office teams to make faster, smarter decisions • Build a flexible, responsive technology organization that prioritizes Growth Office objectives and customer-centric outcomes • Identify and mentor technology and data leaders who can champion Growth Office initiatives • Maintain a high-performance team culture with solid expertise in data engineering, analytics, and AI Skills • 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 • Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills with the ability to build and mentor high-performing teams • Proven solid understanding of healthcare, regulatory compliance, security best practices, and ethical AI principles • All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy Benefits • Comprehensive benefits package • Incentive and recognition programs • Equity stock purchase • 401k contribution Company Overview • Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Optum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 648 in 2025, 559 in 2024, 620 in 2023, 851 in 2022, 593 in 2021, 438 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job