Principal Architect - Hybrid in Minneapolis MN or DC or Remote

• Define and evangelize the LOB AI vision and roadmap aligned with business goals
• Develop and implement an AI/ML strategy and solutions aligned with business goals
• Lead the creation of business-aligned architecture roadmaps and solution strategies for differentiation agility and cost optimization
• Create and execute technology roadmaps for product capabilities ensuring alignment with new initiatives
• Provide thought leadership and market expertise to guide strategic investments
• Drive thought leadership through research innovation forums and industry engagement
• Influence executive decision-making on AI adoption and governance
• Develop materials to promote architecture and technology strategies to executives

• Deliver comprehensive solution architecture aligned with strategic goals
• Develop solutions balancing short-term needs with long-term vision
• Break down complex business strategies into actionable initiatives for efficient road mapping
• Architect and deliver scalable AI solutions that integrate seamlessly with enterprise systems
• Lead design and implementation of AI platforms data pipelines and model deployment strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into AI-driven solutions
• Evaluate and select AI/ML tools frameworks and technologies
• Ensure compliance with security privacy and ethical AI guidelines

• Establish standards frameworks and best practices for AI integration across the enterprise
• Prepare materials demonstrating alignment with enterprise practices for Architectural Review Boards

• Partner with business stakeholders for strategic planning road-mapping and prioritization
• Conduct impact analysis support cost-benefit analysis and financial planning for business initiatives

• Provide strategic and tactical direction to delivery teams
• Work effectively with architects scrum teams and business partners
• Communicate effectively with teammates technology partners and business leaders
• Resolve conflicting objectives and priorities positively
• Work across silos to resolve dependencies and accelerate decisions
• Lead change and innovation through disruptive technology
• Create and maintain architecture patterns and guidelines
• Coach and train junior architects in architecture frameworks and patterns

• 10+ years of professional experience in technology disciplines with primary focus on enterprise architecture business and product strategy and technology architecture including AI-driven solutions
• 6+ years of full lifecycle software engineering experience using agile frameworks with hands-on delivery of AI-enabled platforms and solutions
• 5+ years of architectural experience in healthcare creating capability models program-level architecture and implementation of roadmaps including transition states
• 3+ years of proven expertise managing and leading cross-functional matrixed teams with ability to coach resources to elevate performance and drive results
• Demonstrated success in driving AI and business technology strategies that lead to product differentiation and measurable business outcomes
• Experience influencing senior and executive-level stakeholders to adopt AI and enterprise architecture strategies without direct authority
• Ability to navigate complex organizations connect technology decisions to business objectives and champion enterprise-wide AI adoption
• Solid capability to estimate financial impact of AI and technical architecture alternatives

• Undergraduate degree in computer science information systems or STEM related field
• TOGAF certification or experience with PEAF and/or other enterprise architecture frameworks
• Experience with Agile Product development process; SAFE Agile certified
• Architectural experience in healthcare primarily in the Payer and Provider space of creating capability project and program level architecture solutions and implementation roadmaps including transition states
• Experience in architecting solutions to migrate from on-prem to Microsoft Azure as well as Cloud native solutions
• Experience in legacy modernization from Mainframe to modern technologies
• Experience using HL7/FHIR Healthcare EDI formats
• Solid understanding of data architecture data engineering and data science concepts
• Proficiency in AI/ML frameworks and tools
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with experience tackling technical challenges in fast-paced environments
• Up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI/ML technologies and methodologies and able to apply this knowledge to drive innovation
• Ability to work on multiple large-scale technology initiatives concurrently
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork facilitation and negotiation
• Excellent analytical and collaboration skills to create innovative market leading solutions
• Excellent time management communication decision making and presentation skills
• Global team experience
• Working knowledge and experience in:
  • AI/ML technologies Generative AI Agentic AI RAG MLOps data pipelines and model deployment
  • Data management streaming technologies event-driven architecture
  • Modern architecture: APIs microservices SOA cloud-native platforms
  • Advanced data technologies: NoSQL Vector DBs data governance rules engines/BPMs

What We Do

Optum part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses 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. At Optum we support your well-being with an understanding team extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.

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