Remote Senior Director, Data Science & Financial Systems

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 159,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Sr Director Data Science within Optum Insight Financial Systems to lead a team of Business Analysts and Product Managers, partnering with Optum Technology to create and own the Optum Insight data mart. You will translate strategy into roadmaps, manage backlogs, and oversee delivery and automated SOX controls.

You will drive data-driven innovation, align financial systems with enterprise objectives, and collaborate with executives to shape the future of financial

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in finance, accounting, and/or financial systems.
• 10+ years of experience in finance transformation or building and owning financial systems.
• 5+ years of experience leading and managing cross-functional teams (such as business analysts, product managers, or technical leads).
• Demonstrated track record of communicating and influencing effectively across all levels of an organization, including executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive a team of Business Analysts and Product Managers in partnership with Optum Technology to create and own the Optum Insight data mart.
• Drive cross-functional teams to translate strategic priorities into technical product features and functional requirements for tool development.
• Manage product vision, product definitions, and multi-year roadmaps while guiding teams to manage and refine backlogs effectively.
• Oversee teams accountable for technology and data product build plans, prioritization, and execution.
• Manage teams performing initial product testing, data tie-outs, and automated SOX controls prior to User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Collaborate with executive leadership and key stakeholders to align financial systems strategy with broader business objectives.

Skills

Finance leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Sr Director Data Science within Optum Insight Financial Systems to lead a team of Business Analysts and Product Managers, partnering with Optum Technology to create and own the Optum Insight data mart. You will translate strategy into roadmaps, manage backlogs, and oversee delivery and automated SOX controls.

You will drive data-driven innovation, align financial systems with enterprise objectives, and collaborate with executives to shape the future of financial