Technology Product Manager
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, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As a Technical Product Manager, you will manage team-level execution, product backlogs, sprint delivery, forecasting/budgeting, and product development activities within a dynamic engineering environment. In this role, you will lead intake discussions, guide stakeholders through requirement definitions, manage project budgets and timelines, and partner closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable product features aligned with business and technical needs. Additionally, you will leverage enterprise-approved AI tools and modern platforms to optimize backlog delivery, automate workflows, and drive continuous solution innovation across the organization. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in product management or technical product management
- 1+ years of experience as a product manager managing a scrum team
- 1+ years of experience in leading or supporting multiple agile scrum teams in a cross-functional enterprise environment
- 1+ years of experience with product and delivery tools (such as Aha! or Rally for example) for roadmap planning, backlog management, and reporting
- Demonstrated hands-on experience utilizing modern AI tools and automated solutions to support daily workflows and expedite product delivery
- Solid technical understanding of system design, APIs, and modern application architecture
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Agile or Product Management certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe POPM)
- Experience evaluating, architecting, or integrating emerging AI/ML technologies into software product features
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex business needs into clear technical requirements for engineering teams
Responsibilities
- Manage team-level execution, product backlogs, sprint delivery, forecasting/budgeting, and product development activities
- Lead intake discussions, guiding stakeholders through requirement definition and submission to ensure clear, complete requests
- Manage project budget and delivery timelines in coordination with business priorities
- Partner with engineering and cross-functional teams to define and deliver scalable product features aligned to business and technical needs
- Maintain product planning and delivery tracking tools (e.g., Aha and Rally boards), ensuring accuracy of timelines, data quality, and adherence to delivery standards
- Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, expedite delivery of the team's backlog, and drive continuous operational improvement
- Evaluate emerging technology trends to inform technical product design, roadmap planning, and strategic innovation
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
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
