Director Of It
CurrentLead technology mergers and acquisitions for OptumRx, a subsidiary of United Health Group• Orchestrated technology mergers and acquisitions for OptumRx, leading cross-functional teams in migrating applications to new infrastructure in both cloud and on-prem environments, resulting in streamlined processes and significant cost savings• Successfully consolidated multiple data centers, resulting in multi-million dollar savings and improved operational efficiency• Led Program Management Office (PMO) for OptumRx Infrastructure – a team of project and program managers responsible for the implementation success of ~75 concurrent project/program efforts related to the applications and infrastructure required to run the OptumRx $116B business• Managed OptumRx infrastructure budget and operate as the financial focal point for the finance organization in OptumRx• Focal point for providing updates and managing escalations with C-Level staff in acquired entities• Complete prioritization working with the lines of business to define ROI and the value proposition • Complete all infrastructure upgrades for acquired entities resulting in several million dollars in cost avoidance• Led the strategy and execution plan to transition 75% of applications into the cloud by 2027, aligning with board directives and driving digital transformation initiatives• Formalized PMO with templates and tools for professionalism and consistency across the organization