Job Description

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.
As a visionary Director of Technical Product Management, you'll be at the forefront of transforming customer needs into innovative, enterprise-scale solutions. You'll lead cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle-from ideation and development to deployment and post-launch operations-while driving strategic alignment with senior leadership. With a sharp focus on integrating AI tools and accelerating digital transformation, you'll shape product roadmaps, optimize support and services, and remove barriers to innovation. Your leadership will not only deliver measurable impact but also foster a culture of innovation, agility, and customer-centricity that drives long-term value across the organization
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:

• Work with our customers and stakeholders to understand their needs and deliverables, act as consultant, to propose business solutions, products, and services to drive change
• Lead the development and operations of new products and services to meet customer needs
• Manage a tech product development team
• Participate in all phases of product development life cycle including deployment, post-live support, and operational support
• Lead the delivery of a product roadmap and operations
• Assist with Capital planning through the lifecycle of the product
• Work with senior leadership to communicate product vision and performance
• Partner with the business to identify and create strategies to improve products and services offered to our customers
• Execute on the product vision and strategy
• Lead Customer Support, Operations and Services post deployment and go-live
• Integrate enterprise-approved AI tools into team workflows
• Build AI goals into check-ins and development plans, and align hiring practices with our AI-persona framework
• Identify and remove organizational and operational barriers to accelerate AI implementation

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:

• Undergrade degree (BA, BS) in a relevant field (IT/Computer sciences, Analytics/Data Science, Engineering, Economics, Business) or 5+ years of equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in product development and product management or deploying large-scale tech solutions
• 3+ years of experience in team leadership, with a proven track record of managing cross-functional teams and delivering results in matrixed or complex organizational environments
• 2+ years of experience working in a multinational company or similar global setting, collaborating across multiple time zones or regions
• Experience working with IT systems, databases, and other related technologies
• Proven practical expertise in Agile methodologies, including Scrum, with a track record of successful implementation in product or project delivery

Preferred Qualification:

• Proven solid written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills

*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 $132,200 to $226,600 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.
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UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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