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)
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Capability Ownership
• Own the product vision and roadmap for the Optum Specialty Fusion First Contact Resolution capabilities
• Gain a deep and personal knowledge of user personas, customers, and insurance product segments impacted by First Contact Resolution
• Work with other leaders to contribute to a cohesive product community united by agile methodology and best practice
• Evangelize the Optum Specialty Fusion program's capabilities throughout the company, looking for new feature opportunities and synergies across the Optum Technology ecosystem
• Opportunity Definition
• Leverage market insights, user feedback, and research to inform the long-term product vision
• Discover and define high-value requirements, a compelling business case, priority and impact
• Ensure the right problems are being solved to meet customer needs
• Identify efficiency and customer speed to market opportunities across delivery organizations that could better serve the customer's holistic needs
• Partner with engineering and product leadership to estimate new work and quantify benefit hypotheses
• Stakeholder Management
• Balance business priorities with technology enablers to maximize the value of our platform while minimizing technical debt
• Manage and represent stakeholders across Optum's many businesses, clients, and technology teams

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:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of technical product and business and/or systems analysis in a product organization
• 5+ years of experience with requirements definition and writing technical user stories with acceptance criteria that reflect business, functional, security, and quality expectations
• 5+ years of experience working with scrum teams in an agile environment
• 2+ years of experience leading technical product strategy, including product definition, build, and implementation

Preferred Qualifcations:

• Experience in the design and measurement of KPIs for an enterprise software platform
• Subject matter expertise in utilization management and/or specialty pharmacy
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically, with a positive outlook and willingness to take personal initiative
• High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously

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
Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)
Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $82,100 to $146,900. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $90,500 to $161,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
*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.
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