Remote AI & Automation Product Owner - Healthcare

Optum; Duluth (MN); Remote; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Product Owner on our AI and Automation team to design automated solutions for existing processes and align with the digital strategy. You will have the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you tackle challenging projects.

You’ll work with cross‑functional teams to define requirements, govern the product backlog, and leverage AI tools to accelerate delivery and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 2+ years building and maintaining professional relationships.
• 2+ years healthcare experience.
• 2+ years proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• 1+ years gathering and working through business/technical requirements.
• 1+ years communicating with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Identify business needs, scope, feasibility and prioritize deliverables.
• Define needs and objectives, document business requirements and user stories.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, architects and partners to ensure understanding.
• Assist in QA and UAT by writing test scripts and documenting defects.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality and non-functional requirements.
• Work with cross-functional teams to build and execute roadmaps and release plans.
• Own and maintain the Product Backlog, define user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Communicate progress, risks and issues to Automation Leadership and stakeholders.
• Utilize AI/automation tools to improve efficiency and drive continuous improvement.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Optum is seeking a Product Owner on our AI and Automation team to design automated solutions for existing processes and align with the digital strategy. You will have the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you tackle challenging projects.

You’ll work with cross‑functional teams to define requirements, govern the product backlog, and leverage AI tools to accelerate delivery and continuous process improvement.