VP, Digital Product – Provider Data Platforms

UnitedHealth Group•Minnetonka, MN

12d•$200,400 - $343,500•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Vice President, Digital Product – Provider Data Platforms is a leader responsible for defining and executing the strategy, roadmap, and operating model for the enterprise Provider Data Platform and associated data products. They will lead the transformation of fragmented provider data into trusted, governed, and reusable enterprise assets that power digital experiences, operational workflows, and advanced analytics across the organization. The VP will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Data, Operations, and business leaders to deliver scalable platform capabilities that enable consistent provider experiences, improve operational efficiency, and support enterprise growth and regulatory requirements. This position operates in a highly matrixed environment and requires influencing senior stakeholders across multiple business segments. 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

12+ years of experience in digital product management, data platform leadership, or related field
7+ years of leadership experience managing large, enterprise-scale teams
Proven experience delivering complex, enterprise digital platforms in a highly regulated industry
Experience with data platforms, APIs, integration architectures, or distributed systems
Demonstrated ability to influence & achieve goals through matrixed teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with healthcare provider data domains (e.g., provider directories, credentialing, network management, clinical or operational data)
Experience with AI/ML-enabled digital products, AIDLC or Agentic delivery
Experience with enterprise identity and master data management solutions
Data product management experiences
Familiarity with healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives across matrixed organizations

Responsibilities

Define and execute the enterprise strategy and roadmap for the Provider Data Platform (PDP), aligned to organizational priorities and business outcomes
Establish a scalable vision for provider data as a strategic enterprise asset, supporting provider, consumer, and operational use cases
Drive convergence of fragmented data sources into a unified, governed platform
Lead a portfolio of Provider Data Products, including: Provider identity and profile services, Canonical provider data models and “golden record”, APIs, eventing, and data access services, Analytics and AI-enabled data products
Define product vision, roadmaps, KPIs, and success measures for all platform capabilities
Ensure alignment of product investments to measurable business outcomes
Own the design, delivery, and lifecycle management of enterprise provider data platform capabilities
Establish reusable, scalable platform services that support multiple business domains and journeys
Drive adoption of “build once, reuse many” capabilities across the enterprise
Define and enforce enterprise data governance frameworks, including: Data quality standards and validation processes, Metadata, lineage, and data ownership models, Access controls, privacy, and regulatory compliance
Ensure provider data is accurate, reliable, and consistently defined across systems
Lead enterprise capabilities for: Provider identity resolution (individual and organization), Profile and attribute management, Affiliation and relationship modeling, Longitudinal provider data (history and change tracking)
Establish consistent enterprise patterns for identity, profile, and consent management
Define and scale provider data integration patterns across: APIs and microservices, Event-driven architectures, Data products and analytics platforms
Enable seamless data consumption across digital experiences, operational systems, and AI/ML models
Enable end-to-end provider and enterprise journeys through the PDP
Align platform capabilities to key journeys such as: Provider onboarding and credentialing, Prior authorization and service workflows, Provider search and network management
Ensure alignment of product delivery to experience and operational KPIs
Enable advanced analytics, AI, and decisioning use cases through high-quality provider data
Support use cases including: Provider matching and search relevance, Data enrichment and validation, Workflow automation and optimization
Ensure platform readiness for AI/ML capabilities and emerging technologies
Partner with senior leaders across: Product management (journeys and platforms), Engineering and architecture, Data engineering, data science, and analytics, Operations, compliance, and risk
Influence enterprise decision-making across business segments and technology organizations
Lead through influence in a complex, matrixed environment
Ensure successful delivery of platform capabilities with a focus on: Adoption and usage across business units, Reduction in fragmented or duplicate systems, Improved data accessibility and usability
Track and report on: Business outcomes, Operational efficiency improvements, Experience metrics
Build and lead high-performing teams across: Digital product management, Data product management, Platform product leadership
Establish best practices, playbooks, and standards for enterprise data product management
Develop leadership pipeline and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation