Optum · 2 months ago
CIO, Corporate Systems
Eden Prairie, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$197K/yr - $337K/yr
15+ years expOptum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions live healthier lives. In this leadership role, you will oversee a 450-person global team and a $60M technology budget, focusing on driving business transformation fueled by AI across corporate functions.
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Responsibilities
Understand the United Health Group (UHG) Corporate business strategies and translate that strategy into a technology-forward agenda
Drive the creation and adoption of an AI-First business and technology strategy to transform key corporate functions across the enterprise
Develop key relationships across the business and contribute to business and technology strategy as a member of both the technology and business leadership teams
Maintain platform up time and stability, adhere to security best practices, and continue a long-standing culture of operational excellence
Oversee the full lifecycle of AI assets, ensuring continuous monitoring and improvement in all the applications and tools used in Corporate Systems
Manage relationships with AI vendors, cloud providers, and startups, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and security standards
Ensure AI systems are fair, explainable, and align with ethical standards and regulatory requirements
Leverage a nimble, flexible, responsive and customer-centric technology model to execute the end-to-end process of delivering information services, support and technologies to both internal and external customers
Ensure a disciplined software engineering process leveraging enterprise platforms and solutions where possible and using Agile methods & a DevOps model
Identify and mentor technology leaders and maintain a high-performance team
Evaluate and prioritize technology investments based on business impact, risk, and return
Develop and execute technology roadmaps that align with UHG Corporate vision and priorities
Champion strategic initiatives, such as digital transformation, AI adoption/integration, modernization, and engagement; in line with Optum Technology Priorities
Act as a strategic advisor to UHG Corporate Leadership, offering insights and guidance on how technology & AI can unlock new business models while actively removing obstacles
Adapt operating models, including talent, governance, and delivery structures, to stay agile and competitive
Engage stakeholders at all levels from Business, Technology, Security, Product, and external partners to build a culture of innovation, trust, psychological safety and continuous learning
Ensure full compliance and adherence to Security and System Availability MBOs; leverage real-time monitoring systems and dashboards to monitor security, stability and system performances
Support enterprise-wide security training and awareness programs to foster a culture of compliance and accountability
Partner with UHG Corporate business leaders and finance to manage capital budgets and O&M budgets along with vendor relationships
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience serving in a Technology leadership role
Disruptive thinker, willing to challenge conventional and siloed thinking, drive change and offer a different viewpoint
Demonstrated success leveraging innovative technology to meet business objectives
Proven ability to operate and effectively navigate in a highly complex, matrixed environment with a high level of collaboration
Ability to build effective working relationships with executives and key business partners to drive change agendas that transform the organization
Track record of successful collaboration with business executives on business strategy and capital planning processes
Progressive talent management experience with proven ability to successfully recruit, hire, develop and retain top talent
Demonstrated success influencing c-Suite stakeholders
Experience leading global teams of 300+ people with a focus on collaboration & development
Ability to build the right team, focus people and model/demand integrity through ambiguous times
Proven ability to deliver technology systems like a product with important capability additions to meet internal and external customer needs
Experience working with SaaS vendors and large ERP products - Oracle, PeopleSoft, Microsoft, ServiceNow, etc
Knowledge of security issues and associated technologies to securely protect our assets
Well versed in emerging tools to enable automation of business processes, including AI/ML, GenAI, Agentic AI, cloud computing, data analytics
Broad technology experience, including complex systems integration expertise
Experience leveraging shared technology services in a global organization
Results-oriented individual with strong influencing, problem solving and negotiation skills
Resilience and curiosity with high EQ
Preferred
ERP Implementation experience - Oracle / Service Now
Corporate Systems experiences
Experience managing budgets of $50M+
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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