Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
If you are located within the states of Arizona and Kentucky, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Proactive Management of Microsoft's Product Roadmap

• Proactively monitor Microsoft's public roadmap for upcoming changes and coordinate OCM & ops readiness activities for any impacts
• Drive Decisions and Implementation of the new feature enablement
• Partner with MSFT on prioritizing/influencing upcoming M365 Roadmap items
• Prioritize the enablement of product enhancements by coordinating with Capability/Platform leadership and voice of customer insight
• Collaborate with partner teams (ITSS, EIS, Network, Ops, Delivery) on new Microsoft feature enablement
• Proactively communicate with user community regarding upcoming changes to the product roadmap and keep M365 SharePoint site current

Strategic Management of Aha! Portfolio and Execution

• Continuously assess, prioritize and plan the strategic initiatives on the Aha! roadmap, partnering with Capability/Platform leadership
• Accountable for driving execution of Aha! roadmap items for the product area, partnering with PMO as needed
• Partner with OCM, Operations, ITSS, and other impacted teams to ensure readiness activities have occurred sufficiently for all service introduction
• Regular and proactive reporting to Platform and Delivery leadership on status of product feature rollouts, and any changes to commitments
• Own and manage any product-specific licensing and budget elements for the product area

Ad Hoc Product Demand/Voice of Customer

• Manage demand intake for new M365 Enablement requests. Assess requests from all stakeholder viewpoints
• Partner with OCM and Ops resources for readiness activities on new feature enablement
• Represent product for business area demonstrations and information requests, coordinating with Capability team as appropriate
• PRB Management as they arise (drive actions to close, comms, etc.)
• Continuously drive Process improvement within Product Team (Governance and status rhythm, intake and escalation paths, etc.)

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:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in IT or related field
• 3+ years of experience Product Management / Product Ownership - Creating and managing a product strategy, roadmap, budget and prioritization, owning vendor relationships

Preferred Qualification:

• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment
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*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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.