Sr Manager Info Security Risk Management - Remote

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Enterprise Information Security (EIS) team is responsible for cybersecurity across our organization. We support our business and members by reducing risk, rapidly responding to threats, focusing on business resiliency and securing new acquisitions.

This position is responsible for leading all IT risk assessment and security consulting activities to assess the design, effectiveness and efficiency of the IT controls and compliance with laws and regulations.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists with the development and execution of Information Risk Governance department operations, methodology, technologies and tools. Helps drive continuous improvement efforts in alignment with direction provided by leadership and industry standards
• Develop comprehensive remediation plans to reduce overall risk to our Enterprise
• Oversee the remediation plans for suppliers to address identified IT risks and vulnerabilities within the supplier systems and ensure suppliers are remediating identified gaps timely
• Establish strong relationships with suppliers as well as internal leadership fostering communication channels to facilitate effective supplier management
• Lead and direct cross-functional teams and manages large complex projects or segment teams to achieve critical business objectives while effectively reducing IT security Risk
• Responsible for strategic oversight, coordination, and execution to ensure successful project outcomes and alignment with organizational goals
• Monitor the progress of remediation activities, identifying any obstacles or delays and escalating and reporting the critical risk to executive leaders
• Manage the execution of risk assessment delivery across a large global organization within the Enterprise. Oversee escalations with a focus on urgency and priority ensuring timely and effective resolution
• Lead special projects aimed at enhancing overall team efficiencies and optimizing operational process
• Provides staff with professional and technical expertise and guidance to ensure that project objectives and scope are satisfied. This includes assisting staff members and contractors in the development and negotiation of recommendations and responses, evaluating the performance of the team, and providing guidance regarding department and company policies and procedures
• Influences senior leadership to adopt new ideas, products and/or approaches to meet business needs and address IT security concerns

You'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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology/cyber security or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of relevant business experience, including internal audit and IT experience
• 3+ years of leading teams with HR accountability
• 3+ years of proficiency and understanding of IT security and internal control concepts and how to apply them
• 2+ years of reporting experience to executive stakeholders
• Experience implementing new software in large complex Enterprise
• Proven working knowledge of IT Control/Security Frameworks ICFR/SOC
• Proven working knowledge of 2 or more of the following: HITRUST/NIST/FedRAMP/ISO/CMS MARS-E/StateRAMP

Preferred Qualification:

• Relevant IT certification(s) (e.g. CISSP, CISA, CISM, CIPT, CSFP, ISA, CIA

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $106,800 to $194,200 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.