Product Manager, Senior Product Manager, Product Manager Leader - Product Management, Product Strategy, Product Roadmap, Product Owner, Technical Product Manager, End to End Product Lifecycle Management, Data Science, Machine Learning, Cloud

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.

We are looking for a visionary Sr Product Manager/leader to lead and drive transformative product strategies. In this role, you will leverage complex data environments, cloud technologies, and data science to build products that enhance and simplify clinical, administrative, and financial processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to execute product launches, support user adoption, and measure product performance. Join our team to work on high-impact initiatives that connect care, data, and services across the health system.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a robust product strategy, vision, and forward-looking product roadmaps aligned with business objectives
• Translate complex business and healthcare operations needs into detailed technical requirements, user stories, and clear acceptance criteria
• Utilize Agile methodologies to iteratively develop product features, respond to feedback, and refine offerings based on user insights
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including engineering, UX design, marketing, operations, and architecture, to ensure cohesive product development and delivery
• Analyze user data, market research, and industry trends to establish performance metrics and drive data-driven product decisions
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on the responsible use of AI
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline product management workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement
• Evaluate emerging trends, industry standards, and innovative technologies to inform solution design and strategic product innovation
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior product managers to foster a collaborative culture of continuous learning
• Manage the entire product lifecycle from conception through launch, ensuring alignment with healthcare regulations and organizational policies
• Utilize Agile methodologies to iteratively develop product features, respond to feedback, and refine offerings based on user insights
• 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:

• 12+ years of experience in product management or related technical leadership roles
• 5+ years of experience specifically within healthcare, data science, or cloud technology domains
• Experience managing the entire product lifecycle from conception through launch in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies, including translating business needs into user stories and technical requirements
• Experience leveraging data analytics platforms and establishing performance metrics to drive product decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered or machine learning solutions within healthcare or a regulated environment
• Deep understanding of healthcare regulations, data security, and compliance standards
• Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven ability to navigate ambiguity
• Proven leadership and mentorship skills, with experience guiding and developing junior product managers or cross-functional team members

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.