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 start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Position Summary
As a Lead Technical Product Manager within the Chief Digital Office (CDO) - Consumer Engineering division, you will drive the strategy, design, development, and management of complex digital platforms and capabilities across the full product lifecycle. In this role, you will lead high-priority, cross-functional initiatives spanning architecture, operations, digital transformation, and workforce productivity. You will partner closely with engineering, data science, product, architecture, security, and executive leadership to translate business vision and emerging technical capabilities into clear strategic roadmaps, delivery plans, and measurable outcomes.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead high-priority, cross-functional initiatives across architecture and operations, including digital transformation, workforce productivity, strategic planning, and executive communications
- Develop strategic and operational delivery plans, roadmaps, and timelines aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational readiness
- Establish governance, track progress and dependencies, and ensure accountability across milestone delivery, performance metrics, budget spend, and escalation paths using standard project/product management practices
- Manage the leadership operating cadence and executive communications, preparing decision memos, briefings, and status reports while translating complex technical concepts for senior leaders
- Lead delivery in highly matrixed environments, partnering across operations, engineering, product, architecture, security, and vendors to resolve dependencies, facilitate decisions, and manage conflicts without direct authority
- Leverage enterprise-approved AI productivity tools to streamline workflows, automate routine tasks, and drive continuous operational improvement
- Evaluate emerging technology trends, standards, patterns, and vendor capabilities to inform solution design, product strategy, and strategic innovation
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:
- 5+ years of experience in technical product management, systems analysis, product engineering, project management, business analysis, or operational readiness delivering complex software systems
- 3+ years of experience partnering with engineering, data science, or technical teams to deliver automated, software-driven, or machine learning-enabled capabilities
- 2+ years of experience owning product strategy, roadmaps, success metrics, and delivery of enterprise-scale platform capabilities in large, matrixed organizations
- 2+ years of experience leading and influencing engineering, architecture, security, business, and executive stakeholders without direct authority
- 2+ years knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile/Scrum, and hybrid delivery models, alongside proficiency with enterprise tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, and Excel
- 2+ years of experience managing project budgets, forecasting resources, tracking spend, and supporting funding decisions
- 2+ years of experience leveraging AI productivity tools to streamline workflows, automate routine tasks, and drive continuous operational improvement
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, business, or a related technology field
- Experience in enterprise-scale or regulated environments, such as healthcare, financial services, or government domains
- Understanding of automated digital agents and agentic workflows in modern enterprise environments
- Understanding of secure, responsible, and ethical digital solution development practices, model validation, or governance protocols
- Demonstrated ability to use advanced digital productivity and automation tools to improve day-to-day work processes
*All employees working remotely will be required to 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 $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
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 a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in technical product management, systems analysis, product engineering, project management, business analysis, or operational readiness delivering complex software systems
- 3+ years partnering with engineering, data science, or technical teams to deliver automated, software-driven, or machine learning-enabled capabilities
- 2+ years owning product strategy, roadmaps, success metrics, and delivery of enterprise-scale platform capabilities in large, matrixed organizations
- 2+ years leading and influencing engineering, architecture, security, business, and executive stakeholders without direct authority
- 2+ years of knowledge of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, and hybrid delivery models
- 2+ years of proficiency with Microsoft Project, Visio, and Excel
- 2+ years managing project budgets, forecasting resources, tracking spend, and supporting funding decisions
- 2+ years leveraging AI productivity tools to streamline workflows, automate routine tasks, and drive continuous operational improvement
- Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, business, or a related technology field
- Experience in enterprise-scale or regulated environments such as healthcare, financial services, or government
- Understanding of automated digital agents and agentic workflows in modern enterprise environments
- Understanding of secure, responsible, and ethical digital solution development, model validation, or governance protocols
- Ability to use advanced digital productivity and automation tools to improve work processes
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (six weeks), paid caregiver leave (up to two weeks), Bright Horizons back-up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000 are prominently included. Feedback suggests these family supports meaningfully aid work-life balance and are often highlighted as strengths.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is available to all employees, including part-time staff, alongside other financial protections like disability and life insurance. Feedback suggests broad access and matching make retirement support a core pillar of the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers discounted company stock, with some roles also eligible for sign-on or performance bonuses. Feedback suggests the ESPP is a standout financial perk that helps employees build ownership over time.
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What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.