Product Director Optum Health Solutions-Cardiology - Remote
About The Position
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. Cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death and the #1 cost driver in U.S. healthcare. This role will lead the development and growth of the cardiology product portfolio within Optum Health Solutions. You will shape how Optum addresses one of the largest unmet needs in the healthcare system, driving a product from early-stage development through pilot and into scaled delivery.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in a product management role
- 6+ years of experience leading senior product teams (Directors, Managers) with accountability for enterprise-level outcomes
- 5+ years supporting stakeholder and executive-level communications
- Experience in leading cross-functional projects in complex, matrix organizations
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively under tight timelines and ambiguity
- Experience taking a product from concept through pilot and scaled launch
Nice To Haves
- Experience in health plan management (network, operations, clinical) - cardiology or specialty care experience
- Familiarity with utilization management programs or clinical review processes
- Experience with virtual care delivery models, remote patient monitoring, or digital health product development
- Experience owning or influencing enterprise P&L and long-term investment strategies
- Demonstrated success leading enterprise transformation initiatives across multiple product domains
- Proven knowledge of cardiovascular clinical pathways
Responsibilities
- Own the cardiology product vision, roadmap, and business case — translating a large, early-stage opportunity across multiple cardiovascular conditions into an executable, phased product strategy with clear investment milestones
- Identify, validate, and size value levers that drive measurable clinical outcomes, cost savings, and member experience improvements across the cardiology portfolio
- Lead end-to-end solution design across multiple product capabilities and care delivery models, with accountability for delivering quantifiable results
- Build and refine the financial model — develop a defensible business case and value framework that connects value levers to expected outcomes and supports long-term investment decisions
- Define and track outcome metrics — establish the KPIs, clinical benchmarks, and financial targets that measure whether the product is delivering real value to members, clients, and the enterprise
- Partner with clinical, growth, and enterprise teams to translate strategy into clear product requirements, care model designs, and performance measures
- Evaluate the market landscape and develop a clear point of view on build, partner, and leverage options to accelerate time to market
- Define and execute the pilot approach — identify target populations, provider partners, success metrics, and go-to-market sequencing from initial use cases through full solution delivery
- Manage cross-functional initiatives that require problem solving, relationship building, influencing, and rigorous analysis across a complex, matrixed organization
- Mentor and support staff, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
