AI Governance Program Manager

Requisition Number: 2367485
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.Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This role supports execution of the Responsible AI governance program review processes.. The role is execution-focused and emphasizes operational rigor, documentation quality, stakeholder coordination, and audit readiness.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute AI governance workflows, including intake validation, documentation completeness checks, review coordination, and closure tracking
• Support backlog remediation activities by identifying, scoping, and processing AI solutions requiring governance review
• Perform quality control (QC) on AI submissions and remediation artifacts to ensure accuracy, consistency, and readiness for review
• Coordinate follow-ups with internal business owners, procurement partners, and vendors to drive timely completion of required actions
• Maintain structured tracking of AI governance and remediation status to support reporting, audits, and leadership visibility
• Apply defined prioritization and decision logic to support batching, triage, and routing of AI work
• Prepare draft summaries, metrics, trackers, and status updates related to AI governance activity
• Support maintenance of job aids, templates, FAQs, and operational documentation related to AI governance workflows
• Adapt execution as governance processes, tools, and requirements evolve

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• 2+ years of experience in program or project management, supporting operation s, governance, compliance, risk, or technology-enabled initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a healthcare or similarly regulated environment, with an understanding of documentation standards, audit readiness, and compliance expectations
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with technology, compliance, procurement, legal, risk, and business partners
• Comfort interfacing with technical teams and systems to translate requirements into clear operational inputs

Soft Skills:

• Proficien cy with Microsoft productivity tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams). Experience using AI-enabled tools for personal productivity in alignment with enterprise standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skil ls

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. 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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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