Sr Technical Product Manager – Remote

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supports the product management of key technologies that support many Security Enterprise products
• Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the company’s goals and market needs
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities and inform product direction

Roadmap Planning:

• Create and maintain a detailed product roadmap, ensuring it reflects both short-term priorities and long-term goals
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize features, enhancements, and bug fixes based on business impact

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with engineering, design, and customer support teams to ensure cohesive product development and delivery
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders to align on project goals and timelines

Requirements Gathering:

• Gather detailed requirements from users, customers, stakeholders, and market research
• Translate these requirements into clear specifications for the engineering team

Product Development:

• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle from concept to launch
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality products by managing development schedules, resolving roadblocks, and mitigating risks

User Experience Focus:

• Advocate for best-in-class user experience by working closely with design teams on wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and user testing
• Collect user feedback regularly to refine product features post-launch

Performance Metrics:

• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for the product; monitor performance against these KPIs post-launch
• Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions about product improvements

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all matters related to the product
• Present updates on progress, strategies, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership regularly

Market Trends & Innovation:

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, best practices in product management
• Incorporate innovative solutions that differentiate the product in the marketplace

Mentorship & Leadership:

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members; foster a collaborative team environment

 

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:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on technical products
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing complex technical products
• Demonstrated solid technical background with the ability to understand and discuss architectural concepts, schedule trade-offs, and new opportunities with the engineering team
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
• Proven in-depth knowledge of the industry and market trends related to the product domain
• Experience in relevant industries such as software development, IT services, cloud computing, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams including engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer support

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proven solid decision-making skills with the ability to balance strategic thinking and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to clearly articulate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in roadmap planning and managing product backlogs
• Demonstrated commitment to understanding customer needs and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Proven ability to identify problems quickly and devise effective solutions
• Demonstrated innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Collaborative team player who can work effectively across different teams
• Proven solid negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

 

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

 

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. 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.

 

 

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. 

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.