Sr Director Data Science - Remote

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

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Sr Director Data Science to lead a team of business analysts and product managers, partnering with Optum Technology to own the Optum Insight data mart and drive data‑driven decisions across the enterprise.

The role emphasizes strategic roadmaps, backlog management, and cross‑functional delivery, with remote work available nationwide. In certain hubs, in‑office presence may be required to collaborate with stakeholders.

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 ability to influence across all levels of an organization, including executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Business Analysts and Product Managers with Optum Technology to create and own the Optum Insight data mart.
• Translate strategic priorities into technical product features and functional requirements for tool development.
• Manage product vision, definitions, and multi-year roadmaps and refine backlogs.
• Oversee technology and data product build plans, prioritization, and execution.
• Supervise initial product testing, data tie-outs, and automated SOX controls prior to UAT.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align financial systems strategy with business objectives.

Skills

Finance transformation leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Sr Director Data Science - Remote (2391433)

Sr Director Data Science - Remote - 2391433

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As 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. In this high-impact leadership role, you will define team vision, translate strategy into actionable product roadmaps, manage backlogs, and oversee tech/data product delivery and automated SOX control testing. You will champion data-driven innovation and modern system integrations to transform financial processes and empower strategic decision-making across the enterprise.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary 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

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required 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
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six Sigma training or certification
• Project Management (PMP) training or certification
• Experience and knowledge of AI integration with enterprise business systems
  

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $159,300 - $273,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.