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 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.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Drive product vision and strategy roadmap
- Engage appropriate enterprise-wide stakeholders to enable awareness and alignment
- Lead the product across its entire lifecycle using defined processes and industry best practices
- Know the market, to effectively identify and frame new technology products
- Define solutions with high-value requirements, a compelling business case, clear product positioning, priority and strategic impact
- Partner with stakeholders to enable successful development, delivery, and adoption of technology solutions
- Manage ongoing product performance, expansion, financial health, roadmap and end-of-life decision as appropriate
- Serve as the product champion and apply deep expertise to credibly represent, manage and engage with business(es)
- Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field
- 8+ years of Technical Product Management or Product Owner experience
- Experience defining product strategy, roadmaps, and requirements
- Experience translating business needs into technical solutions
- Experience with Jira, Rally, Azure DevOps, or similar tools
- Solid Agile/Scrum and software delivery knowledge
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and stakeholder alignment
- Proven solid analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
- Proven excellent communication and executive presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- SAFe, CSPO, PMP, or similar certification
- Healthcare technology or digital product experience
- Experience with cloud, APIs, AI, and platform modernization initiatives
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- 8+ years of Technical Product Management or Product Owner experience
- Experience defining product strategy, roadmaps, and requirements
- Experience translating business needs into technical solutions
- Experience with Jira, Rally, Azure DevOps, or similar tools
- Solid Agile/Scrum and software delivery knowledge
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and stakeholder alignment
- Strong analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
- SAFe, CSPO, PMP, or similar certification
- Healthcare technology or digital product experience
- Experience with cloud, APIs, AI, and platform modernization initiatives
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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Optum Offices
Hybrid Workspace
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.
