Senior Principal Analytics Leader - AI & Insight Strategy

UnitedHealth Group; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum in Ireland seeks a Senior Principal Data Analyst to lead enterprise analytics capabilities and steer AI-driven decision support across the organization. This role focuses on analytics strategy, governance, and leadership of high-performing teams, partnering with executives to realize measurable business outcomes in a hybrid Dublin/Letterkenny setup.

You will champion data literacy, evangelize responsible AI, and drive adoption of self-service analytics across business functions, delivering

Qualifications

• Proven extensive experience leading enterprise analytics, BI, data science, or AI-enabled analytics organizations.
• Proven experience developing analytics strategies that drive measurable business outcomes.
• Experience scaling AI, automation, and decision intelligence across functions.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience building and leading analytics teams in healthcare or regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Define the strategic vision for enterprise analytics capabilities.
• Lead modernization of analytics practices and decision intelligence.
• Partner with senior leaders to align analytics with enterprise objectives.
• Establish governance and standards for analytics delivery.
• Mentor and develop high-performing analytics teams.

Skills

Analytics leadership

Enterprise analytics

AI/ML strategy

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Advanced degree in Analytics or related field

Job description

Optum in Ireland seeks a Senior Principal Data Analyst to lead enterprise analytics capabilities and steer AI-driven decision support across the organization. This role focuses on analytics strategy, governance, and leadership of high-performing teams, partnering with executives to realize measurable business outcomes in a hybrid Dublin/Letterkenny setup.

You will champion data literacy, evangelize responsible AI, and drive adoption of self-service analytics across business functions, delivering