AI-First Global COO — Transform Operations & Growth

Optum; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Optum is a global health services leader combining care, data and technology to improve outcomes at scale. We seek a Chief Operating Officer to lead AI-first, globally integrated operations and transform enterprise capabilities.

The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on operational excellence, partnering with executives to redesign processes, drive automation, and align people, technology and AI for growth. Remote flexibility within the U.S.

Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience in large-scale operations.
• Proven ability to design and operate global, capability-based models.
• Experience leading AI, automation and workforce transformation at enterprise scale.
• Deep expertise in process redesign and performance management.
• Ability to partner with senior executives and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale healthcare and service operations with accountability for performance and growth.
• Build operating systems that reliably deliver valuable outcomes across populations.
• Establish data-driven governance and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation and analytics.
• Define and lead AI-first operations strategy in a global context.
• Partner with technology and business leaders to redesign work and experiences.

Skills

Executive leadership

Global operating models

AI and automation transformation

Operational excellence

Stakeholder management

Healthcare industry knowledge

Executive presence

Job description

Optum is a global health services leader combining care, data and technology to improve outcomes at scale. We seek a Chief Operating Officer to lead AI-first, globally integrated operations and transform enterprise capabilities.

The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on operational excellence, partnering with executives to redesign processes, drive automation, and align people, technology and AI for growth. Remote flexibility within the U.S.