PRINCIPAL ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT - PORTFOLIO - REMOTE

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Optum is a global organization that delivers care and services, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly reduce cost and improve health outcomes by streamlining Enterprise systems, connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start -Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Optum is seeking a visionary and dynamic Principal Enterprise Architect to join our team in support of digital efforts within Optum Consumer Product focused on delivering Common Capability Solutions across Enterprise systems. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the architectural landscape, focusing on the consumer digital domain, with a particular emphasis on managing an evolving and dynamic product and program portfolio in both the Business to Consumer (B2C) and Business to Business (B2B) domains. -In this role you will help make Optum's consumer obsessed digital vision come to life by shaping the vision, architecture and delivery of our common solutions.You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: - - - - - -Craft and communicate the overarching architecture vision and technical strategies, securing buy-in at all organizational levelsProvide expert recommendations and technical guidance to optimize system performance, reliability, and reusability, mindful of budgetary and business constraintsEngage with multiple teams and vendors, offering assistance on ongoing projects, technical briefings, and demonstrations of emerging technologiesPartner directly with business units to develop solutions and capabilities, acting as a key influencer with executives and other stakeholdersDrive the definition of business, product, and technical strategies in collaboration with product managers and leadersConduct rigorous research and analysis to define current states, identify gaps, and devise solutions for complex challengesDevelop conceptual models of potential solutions, documenting them through a blend of textual descriptions and diagramsMake strategic architecture decisions that incorporate considerations for security, performance, scalability, reliability, and usabilityPresent a decision matrix with solution recommendations to stakeholders and senior leadershipArchitect and guide Product Engineering Teams to deliver solutions that conform to enterprise architecture standards and contribute to the progression of technical strategiesPromote the use of reusable patterns and collaborate on scope definition, application impacts, and sizing with business and engineering stakeholdersWork with delivery teams to identify and mitigate technical debt, both short-term and strategicallyYou'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. -Required Qualifications: -Undergraduate degree in applicable area of expertise or 5+ years equivalent experience10+ years of experience in technology6+ years of experience dedicated to implementing and integrating technology solutions, spanning data engineering, cloud solutions, system integration, solution design, development/configuration, and deployment6+ years of experience navigating complex business problems and solution options involving multiple domains and technologies6+ of experience in facilitating and leading solution design, architecture, and delivery planning activities across multidisciplinary teams6+ years of experience effectively communicating solutions and patterns to a geographically diverse workforce, including senior leaders and various resource groups6+ years of experience with industry-standard patterns, practices, and technologies, especially streaming and containerization4+ years of experience in technical roles at an architect or senior engineer level4+ years of experience specializing in enterprise services that provide top-tier experiences, with a solid emphasis on non-functional requirements4+ years of experience directly involving management or delivery of a diverse portfolio of products / programs within a matrixed environment.Preferred Qualifications: -Track record of driving alignment within large, complex, matrixed organizationsProfessional experience in architecting and managing solutions on both private and public cloud platformsKnowledge of security, privacy, and regulations pertaining to PHI, PII, or similar concernsExperience working in Healthcare on the Provider side supporting patient journeys*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $122,100 to $234,700 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.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. - -Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. -UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. -#letsgrowBrand: Optum TechnologyJob ID: 2234810Employment Type: Full-timeJob Area: TechnologyFunction: Information Systems ManagerIndustry: Direct Health/Medical Insurance Carrier

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