Lead Technical Product Manager - Remote

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Position Summary

As a Lead Technical Product Manager within the Chief Digital Office (CDO) - Consumer Engineering division, you will drive the strategy, design, development, and management of complex digital platforms and capabilities across the full product lifecycle. In this role, you will lead high-priority, cross-functional initiatives spanning architecture, operations, digital transformation, and workforce productivity. You will partner closely with engineering, data science, product, architecture, security, and executive leadership to translate business vision and emerging technical capabilities into clear strategic roadmaps, delivery plans, and measurable outcomes.

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

For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead high-priority, cross-functional initiatives across architecture and operations, including digital transformation, workforce productivity, strategic planning, and executive communications
• Develop strategic and operational delivery plans, roadmaps, and timelines aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational readiness
• Establish governance, track progress and dependencies, and ensure accountability across milestone delivery, performance metrics, budget spend, and escalation paths using standard project/product management practices
• Manage the leadership operating cadence and executive communications, preparing decision memos, briefings, and status reports while translating complex technical concepts for senior leaders
• Lead delivery in highly matrixed environments, partnering across operations, engineering, product, architecture, security, and vendors to resolve dependencies, facilitate decisions, and manage conflicts without direct authority
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI productivity tools to streamline workflows, automate routine tasks, and drive continuous operational improvement
• Evaluate emerging technology trends, standards, patterns, and vendor capabilities to inform solution design, product strategy, and strategic innovation

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 experience in technical product management, systems analysis, product engineering, project management, business analysis, or operational readiness delivering complex software systems
• 3+ years of experience partnering with engineering, data science, or technical teams to deliver automated, software-driven, or machine learning-enabled capabilities
• 2+ years of experience owning product strategy, roadmaps, success metrics, and delivery of enterprise-scale platform capabilities in large, matrixed organizations
• 2+ years of experience leading and influencing engineering, architecture, security, business, and executive stakeholders without direct authority
• 2+ years knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile/Scrum, and hybrid delivery models, alongside proficiency with enterprise tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, and Excel
• 2+ years of experience managing project budgets, forecasting resources, tracking spend, and supporting funding decisions
• 2+ years of experience leveraging AI productivity tools to streamline workflows, automate routine tasks, and drive continuous operational improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, business, or a related technology field
• Experience in enterprise-scale or regulated environments, such as healthcare, financial services, or government domains
• Understanding of automated digital agents and agentic workflows in modern enterprise environments
• Understanding of secure, responsible, and ethical digital solution development practices, model validation, or governance protocols
• Demonstrated ability to use advanced digital productivity and automation tools to improve day-to-day work processes

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.