Director Technology

Strategic Technology Leadership RoleOptum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation.
Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone.
From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges.
Your contributions here have the potential to change lives.
Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring.
Connecting.
Growing together.
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.
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Responsibilities:
Serve as senior technology lead for the Corporate Transformation (PTR) initiative across Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition, driving alignment to enterprise workforce strategyTranslate business strategy into scalable, reusable technology capabilities that support cross-functional HR products and servicesEstablish and evolve a capability roadmap aligned to enterprise objectives, AI strategy, and funding prioritiesAI Delivery & Adoption LeadershipAct as a matrixed AI leader driving delivery and adoption of AI-enabled solutions across the People Technology portfolioTranslate complex business needs into scalable, compliant, and value-driven AI solutions that enhance employee experience and operational efficiencyLead the operationalization and scaling of AI capabilities, ensuring measurable business outcomes and sustained adoptionCross-Functional Partnership & ExecutionPartner across Product, Engineering, Data, HR, Security, and external vendors to deliver integrated, enterprise-grade solutionsServe as a connective layer between strategy and execution, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and initiativesInfluence and align leadership teams on prioritization, trade-offs, and delivery models across multiple initiativesGovernance, Risk & ComplianceEstablish and enforce governance frameworks to ensure AI solutions meet enterprise standards for risk, compliance, security, and ethical useEnsure alignment with enterprise decision rights, architecture standards, and operational support models for AI and HR technology solutionsDrive consistency in solution design, integration, and lifecycle management across People Tech platformsDelivery Oversight & Operational ExcellenceLead end-to-end delivery across discovery, design, build, deployment, and operational transition for complex HR technology initiativesBalance innovation, modernization, and operational stability, reducing technical debt while advancing capability maturityOversee resource allocation, execution planning, and delivery performance across multiple concurrent initiativesCapability Development & OptimizationDesign and implement scalable, enterprise HR technology capabilities across people, process, and platforms-not just systemsContinuously monitor and improve capability performance, adoption, and user experience, driving measurable gains in efficiency and effectivenessIdentify and drive optimization opportunities through automation, AI, and process standardizationStakeholder Engagement & Change LeadershipAct as a trusted advisor to senior business and HR leaders on technology strategy, AI adoption, and capability maturityLead change management, communication, and adoption strategies to ensure successful rollout of new capabilitiesBuild solid alignment across enterprise stakeholders and governance bodies to ensure outcomes and value realizationYou'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.
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Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience)10years of progressive experience in technology leadership, including experience delivering complex, enterprise-scale solutionsDemonstrated experience leading HR technology domains such as Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, or Talent AcquisitionProven track record translating business needs into scalable, enterprise technology or AI-enabled solutionsExperience driving end-to-end delivery across multiple cross-functional initiatives, including planning, execution, and operationalizationSolid experience working in matrixed environments, influencing without direct authority across Product, Engineering, Data, and business stakeholdersExperience establishing and operating within governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, particularly in regulated environmentsDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and align senior stakeholders on priorities, trade-offs, and outcomesPreferred

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