Technical Product Manager

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.

Technical Product Manager – Optum Data Exchange

Optum is a global leader in delivering care enhanced by technology, dedicated to helping millions live healthier lives. By joining our team, you will directly influence health outcomes by connecting individuals with the right care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to thrive. Our culture is built on diversity and inclusion, supported by talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and ample career development opportunities. Make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve and help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

About Optum Data Exchange (ODX)

As part of Optum, Optum Data Exchange (ODX) is a cutting-edge clinical data exchange that allows data to be routed to single sourced and routed to multiple destinations. It includes industry leading patient matching services as well as multiple transformation protocols.  Our mission is to deliver process message distribution at scale in near real-time. Our platform leverages advanced data management and Agile development methodologies to optimize patient experiences and health outcomes.

We are seeking a Technical Product Manager with a solid emphasis on Agile development and data management to design, develop, and oversee the lifecycle of specific products or product groups within the ODX platform. You will be responsible for strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and the seamless execution of product development from inception through release and end-of-life. Your role will bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring that our products meet market demands and leverage the latest technological advancements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Agile Product Vision & Strategy:
  • Collaborate with enterprise stakeholders to refine and adapt the product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and data-driven customer insights
  • Utilize Agile frameworks to iterate and evolve product strategies based on continuous feedback and market data
• Backlog Management:
  • Develop, prioritize, and maintain a data-informed product backlog
  • Ensure the Agile development team clearly understands requirements and priorities through effective backlog grooming and sprint planning
• User Stories & Acceptance Criteria:
  • Create clear, concise, and data-driven user stories and acceptance criteria
  • Ensure all user stories and defects are well-defined, prioritized, and ready for development within Agile sprints
• Data Management & Analysis:
  • Leverage data analytics to understand user behavior, market trends, and product performance
  • Use insights from data to identify new opportunities, optimize existing features, and make informed adjustments to the product roadmap
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Engage with customers, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, provide updates, and manage expectations
  • Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency
• Sprint Planning & Review:
  • Actively participate in sprint planning sessions to define sprint goals and priorities based on data insights and strategic objectives
  • Conduct sprint reviews and retrospectives to evaluate completed work and identify areas for improvement
• Product Demonstrations:
  • Showcase product features and updates to clients, users, and leadership teams
  • Utilize data to highlight growth opportunities and efficiency improvements during demos
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Continuously assess and enhance the Agile development process, incorporating best practices and innovative data management techniques
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase team efficiency and product quality
• 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 IT, Computer Science, Information Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in technical product management, preferably within the US healthcare sector.
• Technical & Analytical Skills:
  • Solid background in data management and the ability to leverage data analytics for product development
  • Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and experience with Agile tools (Rally, JIRA, Trello, etc.)
  • Proven excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Communication & Collaboration:
  • Proven excellence in stakeholder management and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
  • Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the US healthcare system.
• Background or degree in computer science or engineering.

Why Join Us?

At Optum, you will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to improving healthcare outcomes through technology. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career, work with talented professionals, and make a significant impact on global health equity.

Apply today to contribute to a healthier future through Agile development and effective data management!

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.