Optum · 4 hours ago
Senior Director, Technology - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$159K/yr - $273K/yr
10+ years expOptum is a global leader in health care innovation, seeking a Senior Director, Technology to oversee the delivery, stability, and security of Community & State core platform capabilities. The role involves driving platform strategy, operational excellence, and collaboration with senior executives and global engineering teams.
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Responsibilities
Lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution for C&S core platforms, including Eligibility, Claims, and related ecosystem applications
Develop a clear modernization vision and guide teams toward cloud-aligned, API driven, and AI enhanced target states
Drive architectural alignment, technology standards, and reuse across the platform portfolio
Serve as a senior technology advisor to business and functional leadership
Ensure the performance, availability, and stability of all core platform services
Lead incident management, problem management, and root cause analysis efforts
Establish rigorous SLAs, operational dashboards, and proactive monitoring practices
Partner with SRE, Infrastructure, and Production Support teams to maintain reliability at scale
Maintain a solid security posture across applications, data flows, and integrations
Ensure platforms adhere to regulatory standards (including Medicaid and broader healthcare compliance)
Identify, assess, and mitigate technology risks across systems and delivery practices
Lead major strategic programs such as platform modernization, re platforming, migrations, AI enablement, and tech debt reduction
Oversee delivery execution across multiple teams, ensuring on time, high-quality outcomes
Establish frameworks to measure program success, value realization, and adoption
Define and manage KPIs related to stability, throughput, quality, operational risk, modernization progress, and security compliance
Deliver clear, data driven reporting and insights to senior leadership Use AI/ML-driven analytics to enhance operational intelligence and decision making
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering, product, and delivery teams across global locations
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, continuous learning, and partnership
Attract diverse talent and build succession-ready leadership pipelines
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive technology experience in large-scale enterprise environments
5+ years in senior leadership roles such as Senior Manager or Director overseeing engineering or platform delivery teams
5+ years of experience applying AI/ML in engineering, automation, or platform solutions
5+ years of experience leading modernization initiatives (cloud, API, microservices, automation, digital transformations)
5+ years of experience managing global teams across multiple time zones
Experience leading Eligibility, Claims, or other core healthcare platforms
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Advanced degree in Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field
Experience with large-scale Claims engines, Eligibility platforms, SOR modernization, or cloud migration programs
Medicaid platform, policy, or regulatory experience
Demonstrated experience partnering with senior executives and influencing enterprise level decisions
Solid understanding of healthcare systems, data flows, regulatory constraints, and operational models
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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Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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