VP, Digital Product - Provider Data Platforms 2377029 | Minnetonka, Minnesota | Remote

Vice President, Digital Product - Provider Data Platforms

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Enterprise Strategy & Vision
• Digital Product Leadership (Data as a Product)
• Platform & Capability Ownership
• Data Governance, Quality, and Standards
• Identity, Profile, and Data Foundations
• Integration & API Ecosystem
• Experience & Journey Enablement
• AI, Analytics & Decisioning Enablement
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Delivery, Adoption & Value Realization
• Organization & Talent Development

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $200,400 to $343,500 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.