Vice President, Technology

hackajob is collaborating with UnitedHealth Group to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.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 talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.In this key leadership role, you will be accountable for strategy, engineering, product delivery and will be the critical interface between business needs, user needs, and the technology capabilities for the Surest business. Surest is UnitedHealthcare’s fastest-growing commercial product, offering a no-deductible, personalized health plan that simplifies the member experience and reduces total cost of care by 10-20%. Its innovative model-featuring upfront pricing, digital engagement, and provider transparency-drives affordability, supports strategic growth, and differentiates UHC across both ASO and fully insured markets. You will have accountability for the technology platform strategy and own execution of a business aligned technology roadmap.Primary ResponsibilitiesEngage with business leaders to fully understand key business driversOwn Surest technology strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and affordability initiativesDrive platform modernization, including remediation of claims flow issues, ESOC controls, and QC platform scalabilityLead AI-first transformation efforts, such as GitHub Copilot adoption and intelligent intake/capacity planningEnsure delivery excellence through robust program oversight, capital management, and change controlSupport external integrations, including MyUHC digital alignment and externalization of Surest differentiatorsManage vendor transitions and scaling global team with minimal disruptionLead a global team of ~200 software engineering professionalsAttract & develop high-performing software engineering teamsSimplify technology footprint by enabling enterprise assets, analyzing acquired technology and consolidating/integrating platforms to reduce technical debtMeasure & improve operational, security, performance and stability indicatorsYou’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 Qualifications15 + years of progressive technology leadership experiencesProven stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills evidenced by driving enterprise alignmentAI/ML leader with experience delivering solutions that drove productivity gainsExperience integrating AI/ML capabilities into enterprise applicationsResilient, innovative and aggressive mindsetExperience and knowledge with Healthcare Claims PlatformsProven operational disciplineChange management experiencesDemonstrated success leveraging technology to meet business objectives & drive productivity gainsTrack record of success leading diverse global software engineering teams of 100+ people and leading through other leadersHistory of developing future leaders through coaching, mentoring & succession planningExperience managing the work of vendor teams to ensure quality, security and performance standards are metPrior experience budgeting, forecasting & managing capital budgetsDemonstrated success building scalable technology solutions using Agile methodsHistory of cultivating effective working relationships with cSuite leaders and key business partners to drive business agendasProven strategic thinking abilities and an enterprise-wide perspectiveLeadership style which fosters accountability, transparent communication and innovationHigh level of emotional intelligenceOutstanding collaboration, influencing, problem solving, conflict management and negotiation skillsPay 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 $196,600 to $337,100 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.