Optum is a leading global healthcare organization that harnesses technology to enhance the well-being of millions. By joining our team, you will contribute directly to improving health outcomes, ensuring that individuals have access to the essential care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to thrive. Our inclusive culture is built on collaboration, talented professionals, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Be a part of our mission to impact the communities we serve while advancing health optimization on a global scale. Together, we are committed to Caring, Connecting, and Growing.

At Optum Insight, we aspire to be the largest enabler of value-based care performance nationwide, assisting risk-bearing entities—such as payers, at-risk providers, ACOs, aggregators, and health systems—achieve superior outcomes in population health, VBC performance, affordability, quality, and risk adjustment. We accomplish this through cutting-edge technology, industry expertise, and results-focused managed services.

In the role of Senior Director of Technology Product Management, you will take the lead in providing strategic and technical direction for the development of software applications that emphasize VBC financial and contract performance, incentive frameworks, funds-flow, and provider performance. Close collaboration with solution owners, capability leaders, engineering teams, and other key stakeholders is vital for defining business objectives, steering technology product strategy, and converting that strategy into comprehensive technical specifications for software prototyping and final development.

We seek a dynamic technology product manager who boasts a robust background in software development, value-based care optimization, strategic product management, and healthcare analytics. The ideal candidate will excel in leading technology-oriented product management teams and navigating cross-functional projects. Superior communication and presentation skills are essential, as is the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with overlapping deadlines.

Enjoy the freedom to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you tackle challenging responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the development and scaling of AI-driven technology solutions to address changing customer demands.
• Shape the vision and strategic roadmap for multi-year software projects aligned with client outcomes across multiple interconnected technology products.
• Guide a team of technology-focused product managers in creating market-leading, AI-first solutions.
• Oversee the creation of initiatives, parent features, and user stories to facilitate effective agile development and product releases.
• Analyze competitive software offerings to promote distinctive value propositions.
• Engage in market outreach to validate high-value outcome assumptions.
• Analyze industry trends to proactively discover new opportunities that enhance product capabilities and capture market share.
• Collaborate with growth and sales enablement teams to establish go-to-market strategies for new features.
• Align with stakeholders across various functions to prioritize objectives.
• Foster synergies within the product suite aimed at shared audiences and user personas.
• Manage detailed planning and success metrics to support capital planning efforts, including comprehensive business cases.
• Facilitate market sizing exercises (TAM, SAM, SOM) to guide prioritization and revenue growth estimates.
• Devise multi-year revenue strategies to fulfill growth objectives.
• Oversee product financials, implementing adjustments to enhance profitability and growth.
• Elevate expertise within the technology product management team and collaborating departments.

You will be recognized and rewarded for your accomplishments in an environment that challenges you and offers clear guidance on achieving success in your role, along with pathways for your professional development.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of professional experience in healthcare, health tech, or technology sectors.
• 5+ years in technology product management and development, with experience in at least two of the following:
  • New technology product development
  • Launching new technology products
  • Creating technology roadmaps
  • Developing commercial technology and SaaS products.
• 5+ years supporting VBC performance or Population Health optimization in areas such as payer/provider contracting, MSSP performance, ACO performance, TCOC insights, population health management, or VBC/quality incentive design.
• 3+ years managing cross-functional initiatives within a highly matrixed environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years overseeing full product profitability, including revenue and expenses.
• 4+ years experience building technologies with robust AI/ML capabilities.
• 4+ years leading and managing a team of product managers.
• A continuous learning mindset focused on advancing artificial intelligence applications.
• Proven ability to synthesize market insights into actionable product ideas.
• Strong capacity to thrive under pressure and manage detailed tasks.
• Effective influencer at all organizational levels within matrixed structures.

All remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Compensation is influenced by various factors such as local labor markets, education, hands-on experience, and certifications. Beyond competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock options, and a 401k contribution plan (eligibility requirements apply). If you start your career journey with us, you’ll discover a wide array of benefits and incentives, with salary ranging from $156,400 to $268,000 annually for full-time roles in compliance with minimum wage laws.

Application Deadline: This position will be active for at least 2 business days or until we gather a sufficient candidate pool, and the posting may close early based on application volume.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to support healthier lives and enhance the health system for everyone. Everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, location, or income, deserves the chance to live their healthiest life. We recognize that barriers to health disproportionately affect historically marginalized communities and are dedicated to promoting environmental responsibility and equitable care.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, complying with all applicable laws. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to protected characteristics.

UnitedHealth Group operates a drug-free workplace; candidates will be required to pass a drug test before employment.