Director of Product - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

23h•$134,600 - $230,800•Remote

About The Position

Optum Insight is seeking a Director of Product for its Risk Adjustment and Quality Domain, supporting retrospective risk adjustment products for payers and/or providers. The role oversees the Digital Retrieval and Interoperability product line and its development, implementation, and strategic direction. The Director is responsible for product lifecycle management, roadmap development, regulatory compliance, cross-functional leadership, and performance improvements in risk adjustment operations. The position is remote within the United States. Employees hired in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area must work in the office at least four days per week. Remote employees must comply with UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. Travel may be required up to 25%. The salary range is $134,600–$230,800 annually for full-time employment. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

At least 8 years of Product Management experience.
At least 4 years of experience in a Product leadership role.
At least 4 years of experience in the healthcare industry.
Experience with Risk Adjustment Products, developing and executing risk adjustment strategies, managing a retrieval and interoperability roadmap, improving retrieval yield, and supporting commercial customer growth.
Experience building product strategy from scratch, creating a roadmap, and executing with Technology and Operations stakeholders.
Experience managing a team of at least 5 direct reports and cross-functional teams.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences and influence stakeholders.
Ability to use enterprise-approved AI tools and emerging technologies to improve client outcomes, identify strategic opportunities, improve operational efficiency, and deliver measurable business value while maintaining responsible and ethical AI practices.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing Risk Adjustment Products for payers and/or providers.
Experience with the Medical Record Review process, particularly use of digital interoperability channels for chart retrieval.

Responsibilities

Manage the full product lifecycle, including end of life, for new, existing, or acquired products.
Lead the strategy, development, and continuous refinement of the risk adjustment product roadmap in alignment with strategic goals and industry best practices.
Be accountable for product performance and update the product portfolio to improve competitive position and meet customer and market needs.
Lead and manage geographically dispersed teams responsible for risk adjustment activities, supporting high performance and employee engagement.
Provide leadership and accountability for performance and direction across multiple layers of management and senior professional staff.
Oversee operational processes, promote AI-driven automation, and ensure operational excellence in risk adjustment operations.
Act as a subject matter advisor and primary customer contact; identify and communicate risks and improvement opportunities and support customer satisfaction.
Use market insights to understand customer and market needs, identify new opportunities, and adjust product offerings.
Contribute to long-range goals and objectives for risk adjustment programs, incorporating best practices and emerging trends.
Partner with customers, vendors, and other partners to define and drive future product direction.
Collaborate with sales, revenue management, analytics, coding, and compliance teams to align activities and objectives.
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including providers, vendors, and regulatory bodies.