Product Manager

Requisition Number: 2364358
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.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Independently gather and manage requirements for Hedis Quality operations system project
• Define and communicate the product vision and strategy
• Lead the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs
• Independently collaborate with engineering teams to prioritize features and manage the product backlog effectively
• Conduct research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential areas for product enhancement
• Engage with healthcare payers leaders, and regulatory bodies to gather insights and feedback on product performance and usability
• Monitor and analyze product performance metrics to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement
• Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within the product team and across the organization
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing updates on product progress and soliciting feedback
• 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:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of product management experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and data analytics
• Solid understanding of HEDIS measures, healthcare quality metrics, and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, JIRA, Confluence)
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex technology products, preferably in the healthcare or health technology sector.
• Proven excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Proven analytical mindset with a strong ability to interpret data and drive data-informed decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in product management (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner, Certified Product Manager)
• Experience with healthcare data analytics, data integration, and reporting tools
• Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) systems and healthcare interoperability standards
  Leverage enterprise-approved
  AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks. Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation.

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.