Job Description
Optum is a global organisation 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.
As a Fortune 5 business, we're one of the world's leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you'll have or the challenges you'll encounter. We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals.
The Director – Data Analytics will take an entrepreneurial approach to driving the business up the value chain of data. Owns the foundational descriptive and diagnostic analytics and drives innovation with predictive and prescriptive capabilities. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders on how data can enhance product offerings of the future.
All while building a high performing team of Data Analysts to identify, prioritize and create reports to meet internal and external customer requirements. You will meet regularly with product managers, product owners, enterprise architects, Workforce Management, Finance, Global Human Capital Partners, Talent Acquisition, Technology and Business Leadership to serve as a key resource for alignment.
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 offices and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and implement operational and company objectives, foster a positive working environment
- Take an entrepreneurial approach to road mapping where Data Insights can go with Analytics capabilities
- Develop Data Transformation Strategy to support business decisions, and building a workplan that includes people, processes
- Engage with Internal & external stakeholders, manage relationships, develop product vision and data strategy
- Responsible for building new team to support Data solutions for Business & customers
- Make Decisions to drive day to day productivity and success
Key Requirements:
- Proven Data Analytics Experience (either as a data analyst, data scientists or other similar role)
- Previous experience leading a team of direct reports
- Proven experience in a similar leadership position-leading data teams in a cross functional capacity
- Proven track record in developing Transformation Strategy, Data Product Management, driving Change Management, identifying, and driving Innovation, or related functions
- Strong communication skills and experience communicating at Leadership levels
We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law.