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INTRODUCTION

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

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Manager, Technical Product Management is responsible for defining and executing product strategy for enterprise-scale, data-driven platforms. This role operates at the intersection of business, technology, and advanced analytics, translating complex business problems into scalable product solutions that drive measurable outcomes.

The ideal candidate will bring strong product leadership experience, with the ability to manage large, complex products in regulated environments such as the US Healthcare Payer domain. Experience with Data Science, AI/ML, or Generative AI-led products is highly desirable.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Product Strategy & Vision:

  Define and own the product vision, strategy, and multi-quarter roadmap aligned to enterprise priorities
  Translate business objectives into product initiatives with clear outcomes, KPIs, and success metrics
  Identify opportunities through stakeholder engagement, market insights, and data-driven analysis

• Enterprise Product Delivery:

  Lead end-to-end product lifecycle: discovery, requirements, prioritization, development, launch, and continuous improvement
  Drive execution across large-scale, complex product ecosystems involving multiple teams and platforms
  Balance trade-offs across business value, technical feasibility, and operational constraints

• AI/ML & Data-Driven Product Leadership (Preferred):

  Partner with Data Science and Engineering teams to build and scale AI/ML or GenAI-powered capabilities
  Translate analytical models into usable product features and workflows that deliver business value
  Ensure responsible, explainable, and scalable implementation of AI-driven solutions
  Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks
  Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation

• Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Leadership:

  Collaborate across business, operations, engineering, data science, compliance, and design teams
  Influence senior stakeholders and align cross-functional teams on product priorities and outcomes
  Act as a thought leader and product evangelist across the organization

• Healthcare & Payment Integrity Alignment (Preferred):

  Incorporate domain expertise in US Healthcare Payer systems, especially claims and Payment Integrity workflows
  Drive product innovation that improves cost efficiency, claim accuracy, and operational effectiveness

• Team Leadership & Talent Development:

  Lead and mentor a team of product managers and analysts
  Foster a high-performance, collaborative product culture focused on outcomes and continuous improvement

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience in product management or technical product leadership roles
• 5+ years of experience managing enterprise-scale, complex product ecosystems
• Experience as a Product Manager supporting Data Science, Software applications, and/or AI projects
• Experience in product lifecycle management, Agile methodologies, and modern product practices
• Experience translating business needs into product requirements, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes
• Experience supporting distributed systems, data platforms, and modern application architectures

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working on Data Science, AI/ML, or Generative AI products
• Experience in US Healthcare Payer domain, particularly:
• Claims lifecycle
• Payment Integrity / Cost containment
• Risk adjustment or provider analytics
• Experience working in highly regulated environments

COMPENSATION

• Salary Range: $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment

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.

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.