Senior Manager, Technical Product Management - Remote

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The Technical Product Manager (TPM) for the Shop My Script Capability is responsible for translating capability/business requirements into documented and groomed features/user stories for development team consumption. Planning of those features/user stories should align to the capability/business team roadmap, with clear communication between sides to ensure timelines are met, deliverables are understood and accomplish the needs of both the capability/business team and vendor(s) that will integrate with this capability.

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:

• Product Vision and Strategy
  • Define and drive the long-term technical product vision and strategy for Shop My Script
  • Translate business needs into a clear & prioritized technology roadmap, with actionable initiatives, release plans, and clearly defined outcomes/KPIs
  • Ensure deliverables meet the business roadmap and vendor commitments, with clear communication, thorough testing and planning to setup the capability for success
  • Identify opportunities using market research, competitive insights, and stakeholder discovery; incorporate regulatory and operational constraints
• Product Lifecycle Ownership
  • Own product lifecycle activities: discovery, requirements definition, backlog prioritization, delivery, launch readiness, and post-launch optimization
  • Define and document high quality features, user stories, and acceptance criteria to enable predictable, high-quality delivery
  • Deliver and evolve standardized, reusable components that can be leveraged by multiple vendors
  • Ensure consistency and scalability of the capabilities' consumed logic in the ePrescribing workflow
  • Engage with regulatory, ensuring visibility around any transaction/process standards and applicable mandates that may impact the capability
  • Usage of AI Tools like Copilot, M365, Story Craft
  • Knowledge of AI Tools like Copilot, M365, Story Craft
• Cross Functional Leadership and Delivery
  • Act as the technical product owner partnering with engineering, architecture, clinical, and business teams
  • Lead and influence cross functional teams without formal authority
  • Reduce handoffs and improve speed from idea to deployment
  • Promote disciplined execution (Agile ceremonies, backlog hygiene, release readiness), and transparent reporting using modern product tools
• Data Driven and Financial Stewardship
  • Use data and analytics to inform prioritization and roadmap decisions
  • Build data driven business cases to support investment and funding decisions
  • Ensure initiatives are financially sound and aligned with approved investments

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
• 10+ years of experience in product management, technical product management, or a related product delivery role
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional technology and business teams
• Hands-on experience working within Agile or scaled Agile environments
• Proven solid ability to translate complex clinical and business needs into technical product solutions
• Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex initiatives into execution ready work
• Proven excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical groups
• Proven ability to work effectively with engineering, quality, and delivery leadership to ensure clarity and alignment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting the ePrescribing workflow from a provider perspective, via their EHR
• Experience with AI enabled or automation tools to improve productivity and product outcomes
• Familiarity with data driven decision making and financial analysis

*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.