Senior Product Manager – Remote

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here’s your opportunity. We’re going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Our Product Development and Management groups are vital to our success and are leaders in driving the future growth of UnitedHealth Group. Success in these careers relies on many factors, your ability to deal with ambiguity, your ability to adapt and embrace change, and a long-term commitment to making health care better for everyone.  This position is in support of the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Product suite, within the Optum Health Solutions (OHS).  This suite of products includes utilization management, network management, claims processing, and care management.  This position will focus on care management.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Focus will be to manage MSK hub partners and all aspects of vendor and product performance
• Manage product portfolio inclusive of financial performance, value proposition, market analysis, business alignment, service delivery, and revenue growth/forecasting
• Review product performance against expectations and lead changes to product portfolio to improve competitive position and optimal product performance
• Build relationships across the organization to determine and execute product roadmap
• Support client level solutioning and sales for large, strategic accounts
• Manage & respond to changing market dynamics. Summarizing challenges, forecasting impact, and creating action plans for executive audience
• Represent product portfolio in enterprise projects to ensure business requirements and needs are accounted for in up and downstream processes and systems

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:

• 5+ years of work experience in product management and/or product development 
• 3+ years of experience in Healthcare with product experience
• Experience with clinical programs
• Experience thinking strategically and collaboratively to overcome obstacles to achieve project results
• Demonstrated expert level skill set in defining product strategy, developing, and implementing business plans
• Demonstrated passion to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with early stage companies, testing and analyzing performance of new product models, launching products in new markets, and adapting to market demands
• Experience managing day-to-day execution of vendor relationships including oversight of vendor performance, contractual adherence, issue resolution, and facilitating audits and approval of new services
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results through a matrixed organization
• Proven organizational skills with ability to be flexible and work with ambiguity
• Proven excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven excellent analytical skills
• Proven to be self-directed and self-motivated with proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deliverables, and meet deadlines

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.