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.

There are a lot of opportunities out there, but we can't imagine being in a more solid, future proof and challenging intersection than that of healthcare and payments. Two of the most exciting growth verticals. Not to mention our solutions bring help to those who need it most.

This Director of Product will be focused on defining strategy, building product backlog, and managing key initiatives while partnering closely with engineering to ensure a best-in-class e2e product experience, build, testing, and GTM execution plan. They will participate in the pricing strategy and would be responsible for tracking the product performance metrics as well.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Understand market and consumer needs, as well as the competitive landscape
• Constantly collect and analyze performance data (e.g., market; financial; operational) in order to enhance existing products and identify new opportunities for the business
• Support definition and execution of product roadmaps, and drive near and long-term strategies to increase product value over time
• Drive and manage high-quality execution across organizational matrix
• Serve as a subject matter expert to internal stakeholders on specific marketplace and product topics
• Support sales and account management for key client activities
• Collaborate with internal leaders and external partners to gain an understanding of business needs and be able to adapt product strategy, priorities, and business plans accordingly
• Develop a point of view and advocate for a position and product at all levels of the organization, including directly to executive leadership
• Navigate ambiguity with ease

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:

• 10+ years of non-technical Business Strategy Product Management or Product Development experience with a business focus including execution of product roadmaps and driving near and long-term strategies, within the Healthcare Industry
• 7+ years of experience with M&A and commercial products
• 7+ years of experience with benefit planning, and/or member materials development processes
• 7+ years of experience with CMS required materials and content
• 7+ years of experience achieving goals in a matrix environment
• 7+ years of experience working collaboratively to influence others
• 7+ years of experience communicating at all levels of an organization, including executive presentations

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $122,100 to $234,700 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

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