Head of Product Management- REMOTE

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? We are seeking a Product Manager to join the Ancillary Benefits Management (ABM) Product Team supporting our DME Navigator (Durable Medical Equipment Benefits Management) product, that is innovating in the market. In this role, you will help drive meaningful impact for our clients and millions of members by ensuring high-quality, scalable, and user-centered product delivery.

In this role, you will own day-to-day product management execution for DME Navigator and serve as the product subject matter expert (SME). You will be responsible for backlog ownership, release planning, and ensuring that new features and capabilities align with the product vision, strategy, and broader ABM portfolio priorities.

This position requires a strong product manager who excels in execution, collaboration, and problem‑solving. The Product Manager partners closely with engineering, analytics, clinical, operations, sales, and marketing teams to translate business and user needs into clear requirements and deliver iterative enhancements aligned with enterprise priorities.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.Serve as the product SME, deeply understanding how UI, clinical, network, and claims components come together into a unified solution

Maintain a strong understanding of market needs, customer pain points, and industry trends to inform product improvements and strategic priorities

Translate strategic product direction and innovation concepts into clear execution plans, ensuring all integration points, operational readiness steps, and lifecycle management activities are addressed

Manage capability roadmaps, feature delivery, and cross‑team alignment

Identify, develop, and document product requirements for new features and content, including front end and back end functionality, as well as claim edits/analytics

Coordinate across engineering, operations, analytics, clinical, and external partners to ensure effective delivery and operational performance

Develop and maintain release documentation, process workflows, and readiness materials for internal and external stakeholders

Identify risks, resolve blockers, and manage dependencies to ensure on‑time and high‑quality delivery to the market

Help establish, monitor, and report on key product KPIs including roadmap milestone attainment, operational SLAs, adoption, and performance outcomes

Use data and feedback loops to drive continuous improvement across delivery processes, product performance, and operational efficiency

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.

4+ years of product management experience, preferably in healthcare, payer operations, regulated environments, or utilization/care management domains

skilled at influencing without direct authority and managing through ambiguity

Experience managing and prioritizing product backlogs and delivering iterative releases

Solid analytical capability with experience defining and managing product KPIs and using insights to guide decisions

Experience working with health care administrative and clinical data (e.g., claims, prior authorization, eligibility, clinical decision support)

Proficiency with backlog management, and translating strategic direction into actionable work

SharePoint, and MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Experience in the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) domain, including familiarity with DME benefits, workflows, or payer processes

Experience supporting end‑to‑end healthcare products delivered through multiple platforms or partners

Experience working closely with engineering teams in agile development environments

Familiarity with utilization management, network models, or healthcare claims concepts

Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with competing priorities and tight timelines

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 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 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. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. 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. 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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