Technical Product Manager - Cloud FinOps & Cost Analytics

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Incentive & recognition programs

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Technical Product Manager to lead Cloud FinOps Analytics & Optimization, guiding cost-reduction efforts across cloud and on‑prem environments. You will translate consumption data into actionable recommendations, partnering with engineering and application teams to drive adoption and measurable savings.

You’ll support executive reporting, AI-assisted analytics, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver business outcomes. This role offers remote work within the U.S.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Technical Product Manager driving cloud/FinOps outcomes.
• 2+ years in cloud cost drivers and optimization and value realization across major platforms.
• 2+ years in data analytics for cloud/on-prem optimization.
• 2+ years with data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau/Looker).
• 6+ months building AI agents or using AI-assisted tools.
• Experience with SQL scripting.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, data modeling).
• Experience partnering with customers or teams to drive adoption.
• Experience translating complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Experience with backlog management and agile delivery.
• All remote employees must adhere to Telecommuter Policy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cloud and on‑prem infrastructure spend across providers.
• Identify and validate optimization opportunities and savings.
• Partner with engineering and application teams to drive adoption.
• Prepare executive reports, dashboards, and summaries.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance analysis and insights.

Skills

Cloud cost optimization

Data analytics

AI tools

SQL scripting

Excel skills

Agile delivery

Backlog management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Data Studio

Job description

Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Technical Product Manager - Cloud FinOps Analytics & Optimization is responsible for performing deep analysis of cloud and on-prem infrastructure spend, identifying optimization opportunities, validating savings recommendations, and partnering with application teams to drive adoption and realization of cost optimization initiatives.

This role works closely with engineering, architecture, cloud platform, finance, and application teams to translate cloud consumption data into actionable recommendations and measurable business outcomes.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Cloud Cost Optimization Analysis
  • Analyze cloud and on-prem infrastructure spend across AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks, MongoDB, and related platforms
  • Identify and validate optimization opportunities including rightsizing, storage optimization, idle resource cleanup, database optimization, autoscaling, and workload modernization
  • Quantify opportunity value, implementation effort, and realized savings
  • Perform ad hoc analysis to support optimization programs and business decisions
  • Develop data-driven recommendations that improve cloud efficiency and resource utilization
• Optimization Program Management
  • Track optimization pipelines from identification through implementation and realization
  • Partner with engineering and application teams to drive execution of approved optimization opportunities
  • Monitor optimization results and identify additional opportunities for improvement
  • Support prioritization of optimization opportunities based on business value and implementation readiness
  • Maintain savings forecasts and realized savings tracking
• Customer Engagement & Adoption
  • Engage directly with application teams to review optimization recommendations and remove implementation barriers
  • Drive adoption of cloud optimization best practices and services
  • Gather customer feedback and identify recurring challenges
  • Support optimization reviews and stakeholder discussions
• Executive Reporting & Insights
  • Prepare executive-ready reports, scorecards, dashboards, and optimization summaries
  • Support Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), CIO reviews, and leadership meetings
  • Track and report on realized savings, opportunity pipeline, adoption, RI/SP utilization, and optimization effectiveness
  • Develop business narratives supporting optimization strategies and outcomes
• AI-Assisted Analytics
  • Utilize AI tools and Copilots to improve analysis efficiency and opportunity discovery
  • Develop repeatable analytical frameworks and reporting processes
  • Support use of AI-driven insights to accelerate optimization decision-making
  • Leverage AI-powered analytics to identify trends, anomalies, and savings opportunities

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

• 4+ years of experience as a Technical Product Manager driving outcomes across cloud, SaaS platforms, infrastructure, or FinOps-related products
• 2+ years of experience with cloud cost drivers, usage optimization levers, and value realization across Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks, MongoDB, and data center environments
• 2+ years of experience in data analytics related to cloud and on-prem optimization through metrics and reporting
• 2+ years of experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker/Data Studio
• 6+ months of experience building AI agents or leveraging AI-assisted tools for business or operational functions
• Experience with SQL scripting
• Experience with advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, conditional formulas, and data modeling
• Experience partnering with customers or application teams to drive adoption and behavior change
• Experience translating complex technical and financial data into clear, actionable recommendations
• Experience with backlog management, prioritization, and agile delivery methodologies
• 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 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $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. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. 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. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #optuminsightpj