VP Software Engineering at UnitedHealth Group Canada

, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Healthcare, Technology, AI Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Health Platforms, System Reliability, Regulatory Compliance, Infrastructure Modernization, Operational Excellence, KPI Monitoring, Stakeholder Influence, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Healthcare Ecosystem

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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. Primary Responsibilities: Lead strategy and engineering delivery for AI and modern solutions across C&S CSP claims, NEMIS encounters, C&S Eligibility, and platform stability/security domains Drive modernization of infrastructure and systems to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant processing of critical healthcare data Oversee the transformation of foundational healthcare operations, ensuring resilience, operational excellence, and alignment with enterprise goals Manage and grow a high-performing team from 250 to approximately 400 resources, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement Ensure data integrity and system reliability across platforms supporting claims, encounters, and eligibility workflows Collaborate with enterprise stakeholders to align engineering delivery with regulatory requirements and strategic priorities Maintain continuity and momentum, leading the next phase of growth and innovation Establish and monitor KPIs for system performance, security posture, and delivery velocity, ensuring transparency and measurable impact Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so Required Qualifications: Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience. 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, technology, or AI strategy, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale transformation Experience managing multimillion-dollar portfolios and delivering measurable cost savings Deep understanding of U.S. healthcare ecosystem, including clinical operations, affordability levers, and consumer engagement models Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and driving enterprise alignment on strategic initiatives Expertise in AI/ML technologies, digital health platforms, and data-driven decision-making Solid executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex strategies clearly Must be based in the U.S. with ability to travel as needed for in-person collaboration Preferred Qualification: Familiarity with platforms such as UHC Care Assist or similar care management tools 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.

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Responsibilities

Lead strategy and engineering delivery for AI and modern solutions in healthcare operations. Oversee the transformation of foundational healthcare operations, ensuring resilience and alignment with enterprise goals.