Senior Manager, Technical Product Manager - Remote

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 106,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Product Manager to lead product lifecycle management in a remote capacity. This role involves designing, developing, and managing product features while leveraging market insights to enhance offerings. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in business analysis and product management, particularly within the US healthcare domain. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact on health outcomes for millions. Embrace the opportunity to work flexibly while driving innovation and growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contributions

Qualifications

• 12+ years in IT with extensive experience in software products.
• Strong skills in business analysis and requirement documentation.

Responsibilities

• Research market requirements and define detailed product features.
• Collaborate with UI & UX teams to create wireframes.
• Manage a team of Business Analysts/Product Analysts.

Skills

Business Analysis

Product Management

Market Analysis

Agile Methodologies

US Healthcare Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

User Stories

FSD

BRD

Job description

Senior Manager, Technical Product Manager - Remote

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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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Manager, Technical Product Manager designs, develops, and manages activities for a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through production, release, and end of life. Responsible for the full product lifecycle management, with a technical focus, including strategy, design, development, management, and end of life of new, existing, or acquisition products. Leverage market insights to understand market/customer needs as well as emerging technology developments and trends to identify new opportunities or adjust current product offerings. Balance deep subject matter expertise in the product, business use cases, and strong technical aptitude. Accountable for delivering product performance against expectations and updating changes to a product portfolio to improve competitive position and meet customer and market needs. Own and/or report on the P&L. Manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships, including design, engineering, scrum teams, and business leaders, functioning as a technical expert with fluency in development concepts and modern practices. Positions in this role may require a background or degree in computer science or engineering.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Research and conceptualize market requirements of assigned product features through market analysis, competitor analysis, compliance analysis (PPACA, HIPAA), etc.
2. Define detailed requirements and functions of the assigned features of the HIX system.
3. Collaborate with UI & UX teams to define wireframes and visuals reflecting the requirements.
4. Prepare requirement documentation such as User Stories, FSD, BRD, etc.
5. Facilitate meetings with external clients and internal teams to review, walkthrough, and demo product features.
6. Participate in agile ceremonies (User Story creation, grooming, scrum, defect support, PO reviews, etc.) with all involved stakeholders.
7. Mentor and review the work of other Business Analysts working on product features.
8. Own certain product modules from a management perspective and become the SME of these modules.
9. Contribute to product roadmap, RFP responses, and lead team initiatives.
10. Manage a team of Business Analysts/Product Analysts.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that challenges you and provides clear pathways for success and development.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in information technology.
• 8+ years of experience working on software products as a Business Analyst or Product Manager.
• 8+ years of detailed business analysis and requirement documentation skills.
• 5+ years working with globally distributed teams.
• 5+ years of US Healthcare domain experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without restrictions; proof will be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related fields.
• 2+ years experience with the Affordable Care Act and/or Medicaid systems (MAGI or Non-MAGI), HIX, or IES.
• 2+ years experience with HIX/IES/Medicaid Eligibility systems.
• Remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $106,800 to $194,200 annually, based on full-time employment and various factors including location, experience, and certifications. UnitedHealth Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contributions, among others.

Application deadline: Minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool is achieved. Early removal possible due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and improve the health system for everyone, emphasizing equity and addressing disparities. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.