Senior Tech Product Manager

Role Description

A Senior Technical Product Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and management of technical products within Optum Health and Financial Technology Division of Optum. The role will play a critical role in aligning the product vision with the overall business strategy.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

• Drive product vision and strategy roadmap for utilization management for Oncology
• Engage appropriate enterprise-wide stakeholders to enable awareness and alignment
• Responsible for management of the full product lifecycle with a technical focus, including the strategy, design, development, management and end-of-life of new, existing or acquired products
• Leverages market insights and emerging technology developments and trends to understand market/customer needs, as well as identify new opportunities or make adjustments to current product offerings
• Balances deep subject matter expertise with knowledge of business use cases and strong technical aptitude
• Accountable for delivering product performance in alignment with expectations, and updates changes to a product portfolio to improve competitive position and produce optimal product performance to meet customer and market needs
• Accountable for the P&L, and is responsible for cross-functional stakeholder management, to include (but not limited to) design, engineering, scrum teams, business leaders, etc., functioning as technical expert with a fluency in development concepts and modern development practices
• Serve as the product champion and apply deep expertise to credibly represent, manage and engage with business(es)
• Mentor and develop junior product managers, fostering a culture of growth and learning within the team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, product stakeholders, and operations, to ensure successful product development and launch
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring that features are delivered on time and within budget
• Define and track key product metrics to measure success and make data-driven decisions
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and evaluate their potential impact on the product
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders, gathering feedback and incorporating it into the product roadmap
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or any related field
• 7+ years of proven experience as a Technical Product Manager or similar role, with a track record of successful product launches
• 5+ years of strong technical background, with a deep understanding of software development processes and methodologies and possess an in-depth understanding of Agile product management with the best practices and frameworks
• 3+ years of experience in healthcare and specifically Provider, Utilization management

Requirements

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Experience with agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Less
• Familiarity with project management tools, such as Rally and Aha
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to align product strategy with overall business goals
• Strong customer focus, with the ability to gather and understand customer needs
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)