Interoperability Assurance Executive in Leeds

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.

Here at Optum, we’re transforming how patients access healthcare. As an Interoperability Assurance Executive, you’ll play a key role in enabling Optum partners and GPIT Futures suppliers to deliver integrated software solutions for core systems. You’ll ensure that all new or updated solutions using standard interfaces meet high quality standards through structured planning, stakeholder engagement, and thorough assurance reviews.

What you’ll do:

• You’ll manage interoperability projects from initial engagement through assurance completion, driving progress to meet deadlines and keeping stakeholders informed.
• This includes planning and delivering GPIT Futures Pairing Assurance projects, supporting NHS England with qualification processes, and producing clear documentation.
• Acting as the assurance lead, you’ll coordinate partner communications, provide technical support, and facilitate access to test environments.
• You’ll also contribute to Optum’s interoperability strategy, ensure efficient use of interfaces, and uphold clinical, IG, and security standards to protect patients and maintain brand integrity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure smooth end-to-end delivery operations
• Maintain accurate documentation and scheduling
• Support resolution of any delivery issues promptly
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and customer experience

Who You’ll Be:

We’re looking for someone with solid planning and organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset. You’ll bring experience in managing stakeholder communications, delivering results under tight deadlines, and working within formal project management frameworks. A technical understanding of interoperability solutions and awareness of clinical safety and IG compliance will help you succeed in this role.

You will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in project management and stakeholder engagement
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated solid interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Proven awareness of clinical safety and IG compliance
• Demonstrated Technical understanding of standard interfaces (experience with XML, HTML advantageous)
• Ability to deliver results under tight deadlines and competing priorities

All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

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 employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace.