Senior Director Optum People Analytics
$159300/y-$273200/y
Optuma day ago
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Summary
Optum is seeking a Senior Director of Optum People Analytics to join their team in Eden Prairie, MN. The role involves leveraging data-driven insights to shape strategy, drive change, and deliver measurable business impact within the organization.
About the Role
As the Senior Director of Optum People Analytics, you will lead the Optum People Analytics & Insights team, serving as a key advisor to the Optum CPO and People Leadership Team. Your responsibilities will include setting the vision for analytics strategies, designing executive scorecards, leading a high-performing team, and directing advanced analytics to solve complex business problems. You will also ensure data governance and collaborate across the enterprise to align standards and share solutions.
About You
Required:
- 10+ years applying conceptual/advanced analytics to frame hypotheses, test assumptions, interpret results, and convert findings into action.
- 10+ years analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data to produce business insights.
- 10+ years consulting with senior stakeholders and influencing executive decisions.
- 5+ years leading or partnering closely with FP&A on financial drivers, impact sizing, and benefits realization.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and building executive-ready analytics products, including dashboards and reporting.
Preferred:
- Experience leading change at scale; comfort with ambiguity and evolving priorities.
- Working knowledge of HR data platforms (e.g., Oracle HCM, survey/experience tools), and data privacy/ethics for HR/PII.
- Familiarity with the UnitedHealth Group businesses and operating models.
- Domain depth in People/HR and organizational systems, ideally within large, matrixed, or regulated environments.
- Expertise in applied statistical and research methods and techniques.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution.
Optum
We’re evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. It’s why we put your unique needs at the heart of everything we do, making it easy and affordable to manage health and well-being. We are delivering the right care how and when it’s needed; providing support to make smarter and healthier choices; and making prescription services easier, while helping you save money along the way. It’s everything health care should be. Together, for better health. Optum is part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH).
Eden Prairie, MN