Senior Product Manager, Data Analytics and Reporting

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.

Optum Financial is seeking a seasoned Sr. Product Manager to lead the expansion of data analytics and reporting capabilities within our Payment Network Product Team. This strategic role will drive the development and enhancement of analytics solutions for our Network of HealthCare, empowering stakeholders with actionable insights and robust reporting tools. The ideal candidate is a proven product management leader with deep expertise in data science, reporting, and financial payment processing, especially within the FinTech sector.

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 the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for data analytics and reporting solutions supporting the Optum Financial Payment Network
• Drive the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation through launch and ongoing optimization, with a focus on expanding network analytics and reporting capabilities
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, data science, business stakeholders, and external partners to deliver innovative products that meet market and regulatory requirements
• Identify and define new opportunities for advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and data visualization that drive business value for the Network of HealthCare
• Translate complex business needs into clear product requirements and user stories, ensuring alignment with customer and business objectives
• Champion Agile methodologies, facilitating scrum ceremonies and fostering a culture of iterative improvement and rapid delivery
• Monitor product performance metrics and user feedback to inform ongoing enhancements and strategic pivots
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and data privacy standards throughout the product lifecycle
• Act as a thought leader, staying abreast of industry trends in FinTech, healthcare payments, and analytics

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 product management, with a focus on data analytics and/or reporting
• Experience leading complex product initiatives from concept to launch in cross-functional environments
• Proven experience with Agile frameworks and the Software Delivery Lifecycle
• Experience leading teams or leading product build initiatives  
• Experience analyzing market trends and translate insights into actionable product strategies
• Experience working in highly regulated environments, ideally healthcare or financial services
• Solid understanding of data science principles, analytics platforms, and reporting tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skill

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Agile (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner)
• Experience in financial payment processing within the FinTech or healthcare sectors
• Hands-on experience with data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and analytics tools
• Knowledge of healthcare payments claims processing, and provider networks
• Familiarity with cloud-based data architecture and modern software engineering practices
• Proficiency in SQL for querying, validating, and analyzing large datasets to support analytics and reporting

Why Optum Financial?

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of financial technology and healthcare innovation. At Optum Financial, you'll have the opportunity to shape products that impact millions of lives, work with cutting-edge technologies, and collaborate with talented professionals who are passionate about transforming the healthcare payments landscape.

*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 to $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.