CIO, Optum Care at Home

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

17h•$200,400 - $343,500•Remote

About The Position

This role is a rare opportunity to lead technology at national scale in healthcare delivery. As the senior technology executive for Optum Care at Home, you will own the platforms that power $22B+ in annual revenue and enable clinically critical care for millions of members. These platforms sit at the center in home clinical delivery, and digital engagement, where technology directly impacts outcomes. You will step into a role with clear ownership, solid executive sponsorship, and an active transformation already underway. You will be responsible for simplifying complex systems, scaling AI into real workflows, and modernizing platforms while the business continues to grow. This role leads a global, multi-layer engineering organization accountable for: Scaling platforms to meet continued growth Modernizing and consolidating fragmented systems Embedding AI into day-to-day clinician and operational workflows - all while systems remain live, compliant, and highly resilient Success in this role requires decisive executive leadership, enterprise influence, and solid delivery discipline. In return, you will have the opportunity to leave a lasting imprint on how care is delivered at scale. 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.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, including involvement in architecture and/or data engineering
Significant experience working on Care Delivery Platforms or large-scale EHR consolidation efforts
10+ years of experience leading and managing large, complex technology organizations, including strategic planning and budget management
5+ years of experience with cloud-native Cloud architectures and ecosystems (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Proven track record of driving large-scale digital transformations and implementing enterprise-level data integration solutions
Demonstrated experience in leading organizational change and successfully adopting emerging technologies at scale

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field
Experience building and scaling the data foundations required for generative AI, large language models (LLMs), or advanced predictive modeling
Deep expertise in modern practices, including SRE, DataOps, MLOps, and automated data quality frameworks
Proven executive presence with the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders and align technology strategy with broad business objectives

Responsibilities

Serve as the single accountable executive across Senior Community Care and Care at Home; own end to end technology strategy, execution, and outcomes aligned to sustained growth
Drive workforce and operating model transformation toward a sustainable onshore/offshore delivery mix (target 40%25 onshore / 60%25 offshore), balancing cost efficiency with quality, regulatory compliance, and care delivery requirements
Enforce standards and decision rights; lead cloud adoption with accountability for cost, performance, and reliability; provide transparent, executive level reporting on platform health, value, and transformation progress
Lead technology-enabled growth across Optum Care at Home, including UnitedHealthcare and external client expansion, ensuring platforms scale to support new markets and revenue streams
Ensure all platforms meet HIPAA, PHI, and healthcare regulatory requirements; own compliance accountability while enabling rapid innovation and clinical enablement
Embed AI across care delivery to drive measurable clinical, operational, and financial outcomes
Modernize and unify the technology ecosystem to enable scalable, efficient, and connected care delivery