Vice President, AI/ML Engineering - Enterprise Analytics & Automation

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 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.

The Vice President of AI/ML Engineering - Enterprise Analytics and Automation (EAA) is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the EAA portfolio. This role partners closely with CIOs and executive business sponsors to shape and execute a transformative automation and AI strategy that delivers measurable business value in the healthcare domain. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with deep expertise in AI/ML, process innovation, and healthcare technology enablement.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Vision




• Define and drive the enterprise-wide strategy for analytics and automation, aligning with business goals and technology roadmaps
• Lead large-scale AI/ML initiatives and ensure alignment with enterprise priorities and reuse across portfolios
  
  




• Stakeholder Engagement




• Collaborate with CIOs and executive sponsors to communicate strategy, performance, and ROI of the EAA portfolio
• Build consensus across business and technology stakeholders to ensure shared vision and value delivery
  
  




• Operational Excellence




• Monitor and manage portfolio performance against financial and operational goals
• Leverage analytics and reporting tools to track ROI and drive continuous improvement
  
  




• Innovation & Best Practices




• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation
• Implement best practices and standards across lines of business to ensure consistency and scalability
  
  




• People Leadership




• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and mission alignment
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent while building high-performing, diverse teams
  
  




• Financial Management




• Manage and grow a P&L, delivering on revenue and investment objectives
• Drive financial planning and performance management across the EAA portfolio

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:

• Education & Experience




• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field (Master's or MBA preferred)
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise technology, analytics, or automation, with at least 5 years in the healthcare industry
• Proven experience leading large-scale AI/ML and digital transformation initiatives in payer, provider, or healthcare services organizations
  
  




• Healthcare Domain Expertise




• Deep understanding of healthcare data ecosystems, including EHRs, claims, clinical data, and interoperability standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR)
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH)
• Experience working with population health, care management, revenue cycle, or value-based care analytics
  
  




• Technical & Strategic Expertise




• Strong grasp of AI/ML technologies, intelligent automation (RPA, IPA), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Demonstrated ability to translate healthcare business needs into scalable, high-impact technology solutions
• Experience with healthcare analytics platforms and tools (e.g., SAS, Tableau, Snowflake, Databricks)
  
  




• Leadership & Influence




• Exceptional executive presence with the ability to influence and communicate effectively with C-level stakeholders
• Experience in building and leading high-performing, diverse teams across geographies
• Strong change management skills with a track record of driving cultural and operational transformation
  
  




• Financial & Operational Acumen




• Experience managing a P&L and delivering against financial objectives, including revenue growth and investment optimization
• Skilled in portfolio management, performance tracking, and ROI analysis using data-driven decision-making
  
  




• Innovation & Industry Awareness




• Passion for innovation with a strong pulse on emerging healthcare technologies and industry trends
• Experience in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and agile delivery
  
  




• Other Key Competencies




• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning capabilities
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with competing priorities

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 $196,600 to $337,100 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.