Senior Manager, Agentic AI Engineering
UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group
Join Optum, a global leader in healthcare technology, dedicated to improving health outcomes for millions. As a Senior Manager for Agentic AI Engineering, you will spearhead the development and deployment of innovative AI solutions that transform healthcare delivery. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI in healthcare within an inclusive culture, alongside talented peers and comprehensive benefits.
You will lead the technical strategy and solution design for scalable, secure, and compliant agentic AI systems, integrating LLMs and machine learning models with enterprise technologies. Your role involves guiding engineering teams in building and deploying production-grade AI applications, including LLM-based workflows and intelligent automation. You'll manage delivery execution, foster rapid prototyping, and establish robust engineering practices for AI evaluation and operational readiness. Close collaboration with business, product, and technical stakeholders is key to translating strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, coupled with at least 7 years of software engineering experience in distributed systems and cloud-native solutions. A minimum of 3 years in people leadership or engineering management is essential, along with proven experience leading teams in AI/ML solution development. Expertise in cloud architecture, secure deployment practices (particularly Azure), and managing concurrent initiatives is expected. Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills are critical for influencing across diverse audiences.
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