AI & Emerging Tech Delivery Lead, Remote

Taleo; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 113,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Emerging Technology & AI/ML Manager to lead client-facing AI transformation initiatives in a fully remote role across the United States. This position blends AI/ML leadership with healthcare consulting and delivery management, offering impact on health outcomes and scalable, production-ready solutions.

You will guide cross-disciplinary teams in translating complex business problems into practical AI solutions while embedding Responsible AI, security, privacy, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in AI/ML, data, software engineering, technology consulting, analytics, or digital transformation
• 3+ years leading AI/ML, Generative AI, advanced analytics, or emerging technology initiatives
• 3+ years of experience taking AI solutions from concept and prototype through production implementation and adoption
• Healthcare payer, provider, pharmacy, or healthcare technology experience
• Experience working in an FDE-style, client-facing environment and translating ambiguous requirements into working solutions
• Solid understanding of GenAI, LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI, machine learning, APIs, and modern cloud and data platforms
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex delivery commitments
• Hands-on familiarity with Python, Azure, Databricks, AI/ML frameworks, APIs, and modern application architectures
• Experience with AI evaluation, MLOps/LLMOps, monitoring, Responsible AI, and AI governance
• Experience developing rapid prototypes, reusable AI accelerators, and enterprise solution patterns

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of AI/ML, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and emerging technology solutions from discovery through production
• Partner directly with clients to identify high-value opportunities and translate complex or ambiguous business problems into practical AI solutions
• Apply an FDE approach by working alongside client and engineering teams to rapidly prototype, test, iterate, integrate, and productionize solutions
• Provide technical direction across LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI, machine learning, APIs, data platforms, and AI-enabled application development
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of AI/ML engineers, data scientists, architects, data engineers, product professionals, and consultants
• Manage scope, timelines, resources, financials, risks, quality, and executive stakeholder expectations
• Embed Responsible AI, security, privacy, governance, reliability, and regulatory requirements into solution delivery
• Develop reusable accelerators, frameworks, and solution patterns that can scale across clients and engagements
• Stay current on emerging technologies and assess their practical application to healthcare payer and provider challenges

Skills

AI/ML leadership

Client-facing delivery

Healthcare tech experience

Cloud & data platforms

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

GenAI/LLMs

Python

Azure

Databricks

APIs

Tools

Python

Azure

Databricks

APIs

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Emerging Technology & AI/ML Manager to lead client-facing AI transformation initiatives in a fully remote role across the United States. This position blends AI/ML leadership with healthcare consulting and delivery management, offering impact on health outcomes and scalable, production-ready solutions.

You will guide cross-disciplinary teams in translating complex business problems into practical AI solutions while embedding Responsible AI, security, privacy, and