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:
- Product Strategy and Roadmap: Develop and communicate a clear vision, strategy, and roadmap for the product, prioritizing features based on business value, user needs, and technical feasibility
- Requirements Definition: Translate complex market problems and user needs into detailed, actionable technical specifications or user stories for engineering teams
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the hub between engineering, design, marketing, and stakeholders (business, product, operations) to ensure alignment throughout the development process
- Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle, from conception to product launch and ongoing maintenance/optimization
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Use metrics (KPIs) and data to evaluate product performance and make informed decisions on enhancements
- Risk Mitigation: Identify potential technical risks or bottlenecks early and develop contingency plans
- 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:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
- Experience leading cross-functional teams, driving technical roadmaps, and managing complex systems. Key roles include bridging technical and non-technical teams to deliver initiatives
- Technical Understanding: Familiarity with software development, APIs
- Blend of technical expertise (computer science or engineering background), project experience (Agile/Scrum, Aha, Rally, and strong leadership skills
- Proficiency in Agile tools such as Aha and Rally
- Communication: Proven ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
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
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
- Technical background (computer science or engineering)
- Familiarity with software development and APIs
- Proficiency with Agile tools such as Aha and Rally
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving technical roadmaps
- Experience managing complex systems from conception through launch and maintenance
- Strong communication and leadership skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders
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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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.
