Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting‑edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care’s most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.The Director, Quality Engineering owns and drives quality across Optum Enterprise Imaging business. They guide our R&D teams to standardize testing procedures, increase test automation and adoption of AI tools to increase test coverage and product quality in conjunction with our QARA teams.You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within Canada as you take on some tough challenges.Primary ResponsibilitiesCollaborates with the QARA team on quality SOPs, metrics, and outcomesGuides teams through CAPA process, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actionsActively reviews escaped defects across the solution regularly with stakeholders to examine the five whys, and ensure corrective actions are taken and all teams are aware of the findingsOwns and drives quality across the solution through strategic direction and novel approachesStandardize testing approaches, tools, and outcomes across the solutionDrive innovation in the testing process, adopting industry standard best practices and new tools and technologiesImprove and maintain test frameworks and test coverage through AI & automationProvides guidance, mentorship,



and coaching to all quality professionals in the organizationWorks with product teams to acquire and manage a library of real‑world test dataEnsures solution level quality through cross‑functional integration testingActively reviews and develops strategic initiatives that are in congruence with the business goals of product quality, technical innovation, and operational efficiencyOversees large scale projects to ensure compliance, quality, budget and timelines are metDrives technical excellence and innovation through experience, industry best practice, and collaboration with other leaders and innovatorsYou’ll be 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 as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required QualificationsUndergraduate degree or equivalent experience10+ years in Engineering3+ years as Director of Quality or equivalent roleHands on experience defining and running quality KPIs, dashboards, and review cadencesExperience leading embedded QA/QE teams with matrix accountability,



influencing outcomes without direct line authorityExperience leading geographically distributed teamsExperience operating in regulated or risk sensitive environments where quality, documentation, and traceability matterDemonstrated ability to partner with cross‑organizational stakeholders and Engineering leadership on standards, compliance and outcomesProven leadership of root cause analysis and corrective action governance across teamsComfortable holding engineering leaders accountable when quality standards are not metPreferred QualificationsExperience working in a regulated industry or with medical devicesExperience driving AI adoption across engineering teams to enhance PDLC efficiency and qualityAll employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter PolicyThe salary range for Canada residents is $127,500 to $264,700 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.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 valuable 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Quality Engineering - Canada - C$127,500 - C$264,700 A Year - Remote (Toronto)
🏢 Optum Tech
📍 Toronto