Sr Director, Strategic Technology and Security Risk - Remote

Senior Risk Governance And Compliance Leader

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.

This senior role leads the design, execution, and transformation of enterprise-wide risk governance and compliance programs. Owns the enterprise policy lifecycle, regulatory alignment, and governance oversight-ensuring that policies, frameworks, and compliance programs remain current, enforceable, and measurable. Leveraging AI to anticipate regulatory change, the role embeds NIST-aligned, risk-informed decision-making into core business and security operations. This role is pivotal in combining regulatory and policy lifecycle expertise with digital policy automation and predictive regulatory intelligence to ensure compliance today while modernizing governance for tomorrow.

If you are located in MN or DC Hybrid, you will have the flexibility to work remotely

• as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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 $156,400 to $268,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.