Director Data Analytics

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 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. The Provider Growth Analytics team partners with business leaders across Optum to drive growth through data-driven decision making, advanced analytics, AI innovation, and actionable insights. We are building scalable analytics capabilities that help identify market opportunities, inform strategic decisions, enable provider engagement, and support enterprise growth objectives As Director, Data Analytics - Provider Growth Analytics , you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a high-visibility analytics portfolio supporting Provider Growth initiatives. You will be accountable for defining analytics strategy, leading multi-disciplinary teams, delivering innovative data products, and partnering with senior business leaders to accelerate growth through advanced analytics and AI-enabled solutions. This role requires a combination of business acumen, technical expertise, people leadership, and executive influence to drive measurable impact across sales, growth, provider engagement, client targeting, and enterprise analytics initiatives. Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Analytics Strategy & Portfolio Leadership Define and execute the analytics strategy supporting Provider Growth priorities Establish a scalable analytics operating model that enables growth, innovation, and operational excellence Lead the Provider Growth analytics roadmap and prioritize investments aligned to business objectives Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities where analytics and AI can accelerate growth and improve decision-making Business Impact & Growth Intelligence Develop analytics solutions that support provider targeting, market prioritization, client segmentation, campaign optimization, and growth opportunity identification Translate complex business challenges into actionable analytical solutions Drive adoption of insights that improve business outcomes and stakeholder decision making Measure and communicate the value delivered through analytics products and capabilities AI & Advanced Analytics Leadership Lead adoption of AI, machine learning, and advanced analytical methodologies Oversee the design, development, governance, and deployment of AI-enabled analytics products Partner with technology and architecture teams to build scalable data and AI solutions leveraging modern cloud technologies Champion responsible AI practices and enterprise governance standards Data Product Ownership Own the delivery of strategic analytics products supporting Provider Growth and commercial objectives Drive product vision, stakeholder engagement, prioritization, adoption, and ongoing enhancement Ensure solutions are scalable, trusted, and aligned with business outcomes Lead the evolution of self-service analytics and insight delivery capabilities People Leadership & Talent Development Lead, coach, and develop a diverse team of analytics professionals across data analytics, data engineering, AI, reporting, and product disciplines Build and maintain a high-performing culture focused on innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Establish clear career