Director, Payer Technology Optum Advisory - Remote

As Director, you lead delivery and solution architecture for complex payer-focused engagements within Optum Advisory. You guide cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders to achieve measurable client outcomes. You will apply AI-enabled approaches to improve solutioning, delivery, and reusable capabilities while moving engagements from concept to final implementation. This role offers high-impact work at scale within a mission-driven organization that enhances health data flow and payer-provider alignment. You will work remotely with a focus on delivering value and growth.

• comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution
• remote work flexibility

• Provide delivery leadership or business solution architecture on complex engagements
• Lead matrixed client and consulting teams across business, technology, operations, and executives
• Apply AI-enabled solutions to improve delivery, insights, and innovation
• Define end-to-end solution scope, future-state processes, and technical reference architecture
• Diagnose business and technology issues and propose practical strategic solutions
• Build alignment among stakeholders for solution adoption and value realization
• Produce high-quality client deliverables and materials independently
• Coach and develop team members and review workstreams for quality
• Serve as day-to-day client contact with executive-ready updates and presentations
• Manage project economics, quality standards, and delivery practices
• Demonstrate relationship management and navigate complex stakeholder dynamics
• Contribute to practice advancement through business development and reusable assets

• 8+ years in management consulting with healthcare payer focus
• 5+ years in Healthcare payer domain (claims, provider, finance, enrollment & eligibility, billing, utilization management)
• 5+ years leading large-scale engagements or internal programs in client-facing roles
• 3+ years Agile development methodology experience (Capability Management and PI planning)
• 3+ years of presenting to clients and senior executives
• Proven experience in two+ large-scale core admin system implementations or migrations
• Experience using AI-enabled tools to boost productivity
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)
• Proficient with MS Copilot
• Experience guiding teams on responsible AI tool use and enterprise standards
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 25%

• leadership and team coaching
• executive communication
• relationship management
• AI-enabled tools (generative AI, automation, advanced analytics)
• MS Copilot
• MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)