For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As an Optum at Home Product Manager, you will work on and implement solutions that have been established for new initiatives. This position requires you to assist in developing the framework and solutions that encompasses components of clinical, operations, reporting, legal, compliance and privacy. You will maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, help design product solutions, participate in writing product and business requirements, and effectively implement project through launch. As a Product Manager, you will understand the product value proposition, monitor for opportunities, and help the business deliver product strategy based on market needs and inputs.
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:
- Ensures product provides best value to clients & members
- Identifies product opportunities, creates individual solution for product opportunities and ensures it aligns to broader product strategy
- Monitors product scope outline and high-level business requirements Reviews requests with leader for input and refinement
- Documents and communicates work led with cross-functional teams
- Engages with key team stakeholders to solution & deploy initiative
- Accountable for implementation of new initiative and monitoring of success metrics.
- Monitors initiative progress & outcomes
- Provides recommendation on next steps based upon initiative outcomes Manage day to day delivery of product
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:
- 3+ years of experience in product development or project management
- 3+ years of management and/or business analyst years collaborating in cross-functional and matrixed environment influencing others and gaining alignment on common goals
- 3+ years of working in a deadline driven environment, managing, and prioritizing multiple deliverables
- 3+ years working in Medicaid managed care, and/or with Medicaid populations or products
- Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely to leadership
- Demonstrated ability to manage products, people and prioritize deliverables
- Proven organizational skills with ability to be flexible and work with ambiguity
Preferred Qualifications:
- Healthcare industry experience
- Solid demonstrated ability to lead business initiatives to a successful result Demonstrated leadership ability
- Proven ability to effectively deal with moderate levels of ambiguity, can effectively cope with change, can shift gears comfortably, can decide and act without having the total picture, comfortably handles risk and uncertainty
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects simultaneously and achieve goals
- Proven solid attention to detail
- Proven excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Effective formal presentation and facilitation skills in a variety of settings
- Proven solid analytical abilities, organization, and project / process management skills
- Proven good negotiation, problem solving, planning and decision-making skills. Accurately scopes out projects and sets objectives and goals
- Proven solid initiative and self-motivation
*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 $91,700 - $163,700 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in product development or project management
- 3+ years of management and/or business analyst experience collaborating in cross-functional and matrixed environments, influencing others and gaining alignment
- 3+ years of experience working in deadline-driven environments while managing and prioritizing multiple deliverables
- 3+ years of experience working in Medicaid managed care and/or with Medicaid populations or products
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely to leadership
- Ability to manage products and people and prioritize deliverables
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work flexibly in ambiguous situations
- Healthcare industry experience
- Ability to lead business initiatives to successful results
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Ability to manage projects simultaneously and achieve goals
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Formal presentation and facilitation skills
- Analytical, organizational, project management, and process management skills
- Negotiation, problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills
- Ability to scope projects accurately and set objectives and goals
- Initiative and self-motivation
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is generally described as decent or good, and many note it as a strong part of the package. Actual ability to take time off can depend on workload and team coverage.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer match and access to an employee stock purchase plan, which are highlighted as meaningful components of total rewards. These programs are consistently referenced among core benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiver leave, along with adoption assistance, are publicly highlighted and viewed as notable elements of the package. Availability can be role-specific, but these supports contribute to overall breadth where offered.
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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.