Senior Director of Data Science & Financial Systems

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

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Sr Director Data Science within Optum Insight Financial Systems. You will lead a dedicated team of Business Analysts and Product Managers in partnering with Optum Technology to create, evolve, and own the Optum Insight data mart, defining team vision and roadmaps while guiding backlogs and delivery.

You will champion data-driven innovation and modern system integrations to transform financial processes and empower strategic decision-making across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in finance, accounting, and/or financial systems.
• 10+ years in finance transformation or owning financial systems.
• 5+ years leading and managing cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence at executive levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Business Analysts and Product Managers partnering with Optum Technology to own the Optum Insight data mart.
• Drive cross-functional M2M alignment translating strategy into technical product features and requirements.
• Manage product vision, definitions, and multi-year roadmaps with backlog governance.
• Oversee teams for technology and data product build plans, prioritization, and execution.
• Oversee initial product testing, data tie-outs, and automated SOX controls before UAT.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align financial systems strategy with business objectives.

Job description

Optum is seeking a Sr Director Data Science within Optum Insight Financial Systems. You will lead a dedicated team of Business Analysts and Product Managers in partnering with Optum Technology to create, evolve, and own the Optum Insight data mart, defining team vision and roadmaps while guiding backlogs and delivery.

You will champion data-driven innovation and modern system integrations to transform financial processes and empower strategic decision-making across the enterprise.