Vision Senior Product Manager - Remote in MN Market

UnitedHealth Group•Minnetonka, MN

7d•$112,700 - $193,200•Remote

About The Position

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together As Vision Sr. Product Manager, you will be responsible for leading the strategy, design, and execution of routine vision benefits and associated discount programs administered by multiple vendors. This role is accountable for delivering a cohesive, compliant, and high-performing member experience across a complex and growing portfolio of supplemental benefits. You will partner closely with cross-functional leaders, including Product, Operations, Technology, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and internal and external vendors, to define program strategy, drive execution, and ensure alignment to business goals, regulatory requirements, and member needs. Success in this role will be based on your ability to think strategically while managing day-to-day execution, synthesize complex information to drive clear decisions, and lead through influence in a highly matrixed environment. This role operates in a highly regulated environment and requires strong judgment, governance leadership, and the ability to balance member experience, compliance, operational feasibility, and financial outcomes—particularly as the organization adapts to CMS changes. If you are located in MN, you will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in product management, program management, or strategy within a complex, matrixed environment
Experience operating in a highly regulated environment, with demonstrated ability to interpret and operationalize regulatory requirements
Experience managing vendor relationships, including performance oversight and issue resolution
Experience developing executive-level communications and presenting to senior leadership
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across Product, Operations, Compliance, Legal, and Technology
Proven solid analytical skills and ability to interpret data across utilization, financial performance, and member experience metrics
Demonstrated ability to drive execution with strong project management discipline and organizational rigor
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and drive results in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in Medicare Advantage and/or supplemental benefits (e.g., vision benefits or similar programs)
Experience supporting CMS regulatory changes or large-scale compliance initiatives (e.g., Final Rule)
Experience leveraging data and analytics to drive strategic decision-making and continuous program optimization, including retention and engagement outcomes
Experience leveraging AI and automation tools to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve operational efficiency across complex business processes
Solid understanding of member engagement strategies
Proven ability to drive change, build consensus, and influence decisions across all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

Lead strategy development and execution across the vision benefit portfolio, ensuring alignment to enterprise goals and evolving market and regulatory dynamics
Serve as the end-to-end product owner across benefit design, operational execution, and ongoing optimization
Define and evolve the end-to-end member experience across digital, call center, and vendor channels, driving a seamless and intuitive experience
Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives, including regulatory response efforts (e.g., CMS clarification on out-of-network benefit access), ensuring compliant and scalable solutions
Establish program goals and performance metrics across benefit utilization, spend, and member experience; partner with analytics and finance to monitor performance and inform decisions
Own vendor strategy and performance management across key partners, including escalation management and resolution of high-impact issues
Lead cross-functional alignment where business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational constraints intersect, clearly articulating trade-offs to stakeholders to drive decisions
Partner with internal teams to support successful plan year launches and ongoing program evolution
Proactively monitor and mitigate emerging risks, operational challenges, and member experience issues, and lead coordinated responses to maintain program performance
Serve as a subject matter expert on complex benefit design, eligibility rules, and compliance, providing guidance to leadership and partners