Associate Director Of Ai Transformation And Strategy

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. The AI Transformation and Strategy team, led by our Chief AI Transformation and Strategy Officer, owns the development of our enterprise AI strategy and modernization agenda. Our small but highly empowered team drives high-impact AI initiatives to deliver significant value to our business and those we serve. As the Associate Director of AI Transformation and Strategy, you'll support our Senior Director, AI Transformation and Strategy. You'll help the team advance our mission by developing exec-level content, project managing major initiatives, and delivering high impact strategic analyses. You'll also collaborate with internal business and technology stakeholders to develop AI/ML strategies for key opportunities across UnitedHealth Group businesses, including UnitedHealthcare, Optum Financial, Optum Health, Optum Insight, and Optum Rx. You will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Enterprise Strategy
• Corporate Development and Partnerships
• Implementation and Execution
• Product Strategy

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional experience
• 3+ years of experience in strategy, including the development of strategic recommendations for large organizations and/or complex use cases
• 3+ years of experience working in healthcare and/or on healthcare projects
• 3+ years of experience in project management, including 2+ years of leading high impact initiatives
• 2+ years of experience supporting senior leaders, including the creation of rigorous analyses and executive-level slide decks and memos
• 2+ years of experience collaborating directly with executives and/or senior stakeholders
• Proven to be a self-starter who is excited to take on open-ended projects and run with time-sensitive, high priority asks
• Proven excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in consulting
• Experience with AI/ML products and strategy
• Working knowledge of UnitedHealthcare, Optum and/or UHG businesses
• Demonstrated expertise in healthcare, especially in provider or payor space

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). The salary for this role will range from $110,200 to $188,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.