Product Manager - Telecommute

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)As a Product Manager within Prospective risk and quality services portfolio, you will be vital to our success and drive the future growth. You will work with Product Directors, Product Managers and various stakeholders (internal/external) to gather market requirements, align to strategic objectives and lead development activities. You will join an elite team of product managers to lead large projects and play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing productsManages a specific good or service available externally on the market that can be sold stand-alone, and that directly generates revenue. Responsible for the full product lifecycle management, including: strategy, design, development, management and end of life of new, existing or acquisition products. Leverage market insights to understand market/customer needs to identify new opportunities or make adjustments to current product offerings. Accountable for delivering product performance against expectations and updates changes to a product portfolio to improve competitive position, and optimal product performance to meet customer and market needs. Accountable to and/or own the P&L. Partner with internal or external stakeholders (key customers, product partnerships, etc.) to define and drive future product direction.You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:Generally work is self-directed and not prescribedWorks with less structured, more complex issuesServes as a resource to othersDesign, development and management of new and existing products in Prospective products portfolioGather, manage and prioritize market/customer requirements into functional requirements Synthesize business requirements into a coherent, solution-agnostic depiction that business and technical teams can understandSupport expansion of Member solutions in Prospective Services portfolio Work with internal/external business constituents to determine product futuresReview and identify the as-is and to-be state for new product features Predict emerging customer needs and develops innovative solutions to meet them Solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the businessDevelop short term and long term product roadmaps Demonstrate understanding of cross-functional requirements and impact 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:Bachelor’s degree 3+ years of experience in healthcare 3+ years of experience in product development 2+ years of experience defining and managing product features 2+ years of experience in Agile software development approach 2+ years of experience in presenting to and engaging and large teams (20+) across the organization Experienced in defining and launching products that meet and exceed business objectives Solid understanding of Risk Adjustment and Quality (HEDIS/STARS) based products Understanding of clinical data sets (claims/CCD/lab/pharmacy) and impact to risk adj. and quality services Excellent presentation and articulation skills with ability to achieve goals in a matrix environment Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodationPreferred Qualifcations:Experience with Product Management frameworks, such as Pragmatic Marketing, 280 Group, or others Knowledge of provider/physician workflows and engagement strategies Knowledge of member engagement products/services and intervention strategies across Medicaid, ACA, and Medicare lines of business Excellent teamwork skills and proven ability to influence others without formal authority To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employmentCareers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $82,100 to $146,900. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $90,500 to $161,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.Brand: OptumInsightJob ID: 2098162Employment Type: Full-timeJob Area: Sales & Marketing