Senior Manager, Technical Product Management - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Schaumburg, IL

2d•Remote

About The Position

Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care’s most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Technical Product Manager (TPM) for the Shop My Script Capability is responsible for translating capability/business requirements into documented and groomed features/user stories for development team consumption. Planning of those features/user stories should align to the capability/business team roadmap, with clear communication between sides to ensure timelines are met, deliverables are understood and accomplish the needs of both the capability/business team and vendor(s) that will integrate with this capability. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in product management, technical product management, or a related product delivery role
Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional technology and business teams
Hands-on experience working within Agile or scaled Agile environments
Proven solid ability to translate complex clinical and business needs into technical product solutions
Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex initiatives into execution ready work
Proven excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical groups
Proven ability to work effectively with engineering, quality, and delivery leadership to ensure clarity and alignment

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting the ePrescribing workflow from a provider perspective, via their EHR
Experience with AI enabled or automation tools to improve productivity and product outcomes
Familiarity with data driven decision making and financial analysis

Responsibilities

Define and drive the long-term technical product vision and strategy for Shop My Script
Translate business needs into a clear & prioritized technology roadmap, with actionable initiatives, release plans, and clearly defined outcomes/KPIs
Ensure deliverables meet the business roadmap and vendor commitments, with clear communication, thorough testing and planning to setup the capability for success
Identify opportunities using market research, competitive insights, and stakeholder discovery; incorporate regulatory and operational constraints
Own product lifecycle activities: discovery, requirements definition, backlog prioritization, delivery, launch readiness, and post-launch optimization
Define and document high quality features, user stories, and acceptance criteria to enable predictable, high-quality delivery
Deliver and evolve standardized, reusable components that can be leveraged by multiple vendors
Ensure consistency and scalability of the capabilities’ consumed logic in the ePrescribing workflow
Engage with regulatory, ensuring visibility around any transaction/process standards and applicable mandates that may impact the capability
Usage of AI Tools like Copilot, M365, Story Craft
Knowledge of AI Tools like Copilot, M365, Story Craft
Act as the technical product owner partnering with engineering, architecture, clinical, and business teams
Lead and influence cross functional teams without formal authority
Reduce handoffs and improve speed from idea to deployment
Promote disciplined execution (Agile ceremonies, backlog hygiene, release readiness), and transparent reporting using modern product tools
Use data and analytics to inform prioritization and roadmap decisions
Build data driven business cases to support investment and funding decisions
Ensure initiatives are financially sound and aligned with approved investments