Technical Product Manager

Technical Product Manager at UnitedHealth Group

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. The Technical Product Manager serve as the primary bridge between business and technology teams, facilitating clear communication and decision-making in order to leverage customer insights and feedback to continuously improve Advocate Central's capabilities. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: Owns backlog prioritization and roadmap alignment Translating business needs into user stories Driving Agile delivery Managing dependencies and tradeoffs Ensuring solutions deliver measurable business value Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field 3+ years of experience in product management, technical product ownership, or related role 3+ years of experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and modern engineering practices 3+ years of experience managing product backlogs, prioritization, and tradeoffs across business and technical stakeholders 3+ years of experience in translating customer insights and business needs into actionable user stories and requirements 3+ years of experience working with Agile/Scrum teams, including backlog refinement and sprint planning activities 3+ years of experience balancing customer experience, business priorities, and technical constraints to drive product decisions Preferred Qualifications: Ability to showcase and demonstrate critical thinking skill Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders Experience owning or supporting a product/module roadmap and release planning Experience translating strategy into roadmaps, OKRs, and delivery objectives Familiarity with product management tools (e.g., Aha!, Rally, Jira) and backlog management practices Experience working in enterprise-scale or healthcare technology environments Exposure to data-driven product decision-making and customer feedback analysis Experience managing cross-team dependencies and influencing stakeholders without authority *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice