Senior Technical Product Owner – Enterprise GRC Platforms

UnitedHealth Group•Houston, TX

2d•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. The Senior Technical Product Owner provides strategic ownership and leadership for the enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) product ecosystem, including eGRC (RSA Archer), Aravo, Compliance Hub, and integrated GRC capabilities. This role is accountable for product strategy, roadmap direction, and business outcomes, ensuring GRC platforms scale to support enterprise risk governance, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness. The Senior Technical Product Owner operates as a connective leader across Risk, Compliance, Audit, Technology, and vendors, balancing regulatory demands with technical feasibility and long‑term platform sustainability. This role is accountable for outcomes, not just delivery. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
4+ years of experience in technical product management or product ownership for enterprise‑scale platforms
3+ years of experience supporting enterprise platforms in regulated environments (e.g., risk, compliance, audit, financial services, healthcare)
3+ years of demonstrated experience applying GRC, risk management, compliance, audit, or control frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, HITRUST, SOC) within technology platforms
2+ years of experience in proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives, coordinating delivery across multiple teams and stakeholders
2+ years of experience collaborating with engineering, architecture, and external vendors on roadmap planning and delivery
Advanced level of proficiency in written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to and influencing senior or executive‑level stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience owning multi‑platform product roadmaps with enterprise impact
Hands‑on experience with RSA Archer, Aravo, compliance or audit workflow platforms, or similar systems
Experience managing vendor relationships, funding models, and investment tradeoffs
Familiarity with risk and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, HITRUST, SOC)
Background in healthcare, financial services, or other highly regulated industries

Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap Ownership
Own and drive the multi‑year product strategy and roadmap for enterprise GRC platforms, aligned to enterprise risk strategy, regulatory requirements, and transformation initiatives
Define product vision, success measures, and outcomes tied to audit readiness, risk transparency, operational efficiency, and control effectiveness
Make prioritization and tradeoff decisions across platforms, initiatives, and investments to optimize enterprise value
Enterprise GRC Enablement
Ensure the GRC platform ecosystem collectively supports:
Integrated risk and control visibility
Scalable third‑party risk management
Audit and compliance automation
Cross‑framework reporting and evidence reuse
Drive standardization of workflows, data models, and integrations across the GRC portfolio
Partner with architecture and engineering leaders on platform modernization, scalability, and technical debt reduction
Executive Stakeholder Leadership
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior Risk, Compliance, Audit, and Technology leaders
Communicate product strategy, investment rationale, delivery progress, and outcomes to executive audiences
Represent the product function in governance forums, funding reviews, and strategic planning discussions
Vendor & Financial Management
Own strategic vendor relationships, influencing vendor roadmaps and prioritization to meet enterprise needs
Support business cases, funding requests, and ROI articulation for GRC investments
Ensure vendor performance aligns with contractual obligations, delivery expectations, and enterprise standards
Coaching & Role Modeling
Provide guidance and mentorship to Grade 27 product owners and analysts
Establish and reinforce product management best practices across the GRC portfolio, including backlog health, roadmap governance, and outcome measurement