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What is it like to work at Optum?

Optum is a company that prioritizes collaboration and innovation, fostering a culture that encourages employees to think creatively and work together to drive positive change in healthcare.

As a leading health services company, Optum offers a dynamic work environment with diverse teams, including data analysts, clinicians, and IT professionals, working together to develop and implement solutions that improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

Working at Optum may appeal to candidates who are passionate about healthcare and technology, as the company provides opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of millions of people around the world.

Do workers at Optum get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
35% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 170 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Does Optum pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
75% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 204 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

At Optum, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
94% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 217 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Optum?

Most people who work part-time can get health insurance.
70% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can get health insurance
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Optum?

Only some people who work part-time get paid time off.
54% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from Optum affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
88% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 186 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Optum?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 230 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 43% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 27% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 24% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at Optum worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
88% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 214 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do Optum workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
42% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 181 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it for Optum workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
37% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 129 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Optum?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
78% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 203 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do Optum managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
91% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 210 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Optum spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
16% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 211 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Optum?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
82% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 212 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is a Optum job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
69% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Is working at Optum good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
85% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 105 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Optum feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 211 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Optum get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
82% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 192 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Optum?

Most people feel stressed out here.
67% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 216 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Optum enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
71% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 177 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Optum recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 230 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Optum?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
34% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 219 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Optum?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 66% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 209 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think Optum’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
86% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 201 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Optum is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
54% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 190 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
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    Infographic showing various Operations job openings at Optum in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.
    SVP & General Manager, Enterprise Imaging - Optum Insight

    SVP & General Manager, Enterprise Imaging - Optum Insight

    UnitedHealth Group

    Plymouth, MN • Hybrid

    Full-time

    Retirement

    Posted 3 days ago


    UnitedHealth Group rating

    7.5

    Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

    Based on 140 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

    223rd of 870 rated healthcare providers


    Job description

    OptumInsightis improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, andultimately consumers. Our deepexpertisein the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management,qualityand revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives?Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together. 

     

    The SVP & General Manager, Enterprise Imaging is accountable for the overall strategy, performance, and long-range growth of Optum's Enterprise Imaging business. This executive will operate as a highly accountable business unit GM with full P&L responsibility, leading a global imaging organization that operates across the U.S., Canada, Israel, and the U.K serving healthcare providers.

    Enterprise Imaging is a mission-critical healthcare technology business centered on medical imaging platforms that operate as Class II medical devices and are deeply embedded in clinical workflows. The role requires specialized knowledge of medical imaging, radiology workflows, and the regulatory, operational, and clinical realities of imaging at scale.

    This leader will be responsible for driving a cloud-first data and platform strategy that transitions the business from a legacy PACS footprint to a cloud-native, fully managed imaging platform. The SVP & GM will restore and maintain delivery credibility, protect and grow a large installed base, and create the foundation for faster innovation through embedded AI, real-world imaging data monetization, and future radiology managed services.

    Reporting directly to the Optum Insight Provider Market CEO, this executive will partner closely with Optum Technology, Product, Data, Optum Health, and enterprise leaders to unlock differentiated value at the intersection of imaging technology, clinical workflow, data, and care delivery.  This role will also require significant work leading inorganic activities including partnerships, investments, and acquisitions and will work closely with corporate development.

    You'llenjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

    Hybrid in MN/DC: This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.

     

    Primary Responsibilities:

    • Provide overall leadership for the Enterprise Imaging business, setting strategy, operating plans, and execution cadence aligned with Optum Insight Provider Market and enterprise priorities

    • Own full P&L accountability, including revenue growth, profitability, margin management, capital allocation, and long-range planning

    • Lead the transformation of Enterprise Imaging to a cloud-first, cloud-native platform, ensuring execution excellence under zero-downtime clinical requirements and Class II medical device regulatory standards

    • Restore and sustain customer trust through disciplined delivery, platform reliability, security, and operational excellence

    • Drive the modernization of the Stratus PACS and related imaging platforms, balancing near-term installed base protection with long-term platform scalability and innovation

    • Establish and execute a data and AI strategy that embeds AI directly into radiologist workflows, prioritizing usability, clinical adoption, and measurable productivity impact

    • Scale real-world imaging data capabilities, including governance, de-identification, secondary-use rights, and commercialization models in partnership with Optum Life Sciences and enterprise stakeholders

    • Define and incubate future growth adjacencies, including radiology managed services, in collaboration with Optum Health and care delivery assets

    • Lead a global organization spanning product management, engineering, clinical informatics, operations, sales, customer support, and delivery across multiple geographies

    • Operate effectively in a highly matrixed environment, partnering with Optum Technology, Product, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Cybersecurity, and People teams

    • Engage directly with senior health system executives, CIOs, CMIOs, and radiology leaders to shape long-term partnerships and enterprise imaging strategies

    • Guide competitive positioning in a market defined by clinical workflow performance, reliability, and cloud execution credibility rather than price alone

    • Drive operational rigor through clear metrics, milestones, and accountability across product delivery, customer outcomes, financial performance, and talent

    • Build, develop, and retain a high-performing, diverse leadership team with strong succession planning and global talent pipelines

    • Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, clinical empathy, innovation, and continuous improvement

    • Serve as a key leader within Optum Insight, contributing to enterprise strategy, investment decisions, and long-range planning
       

    You'llbe rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well asprovidedevelopment for other roles you may be interested in. 
     

    Required Qualifications: 

    • Bachelor's degree required

    • 15 years of progressive executive leadership experience with significant P&L responsibility in healthcare technology, medical imaging, or clinically embedded enterprise software businesses

    • 10 years of demonstrated financial acumen in building and running a P&L

    • Demonstrated expertise in medical imaging, radiology workflows, PACS, and the regulatory and operational requirements of Class II medical devices

    • Proven track record leading complex platform or infrastructure transformations, such as large-scale cloud migrations in mission-critical healthcare environments

    • Experience operating and scaling global teams across multiple geographies and delivery models

    • Solid strategic planning, execution, and change leadership capabilities in large, matrixed organizations

    • Deep understanding of healthcare provider markets, including health system economics, CIO-led buying dynamics, and clinician adoption drivers

    • Exceptional executive communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills with both technical and clinical audiences

    Preferred Qualifications: 

    • Master's Business Administration or other advanced degree

    • Experience leading imaging, diagnostics, or other clinician-facing healthcare technology platforms at enterprise scale

    • Background integrating AI, advanced analytics, and data platforms into clinical workflows

    • Experience monetizing healthcare data assets within regulatory and ethical frameworks

    • Prior experience working within Optum, UnitedHealth Group, or similarly complex, highly regulated healthcare enterprises

    *All employees working remotely will berequiredto 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 $225,000-$375,000 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,locationand 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 marginalizedgroupsand those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and deliveringequitablecare 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 adrug -free workplace. Candidatesare required topass a drug test before beginning employment. 


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