Product Manager

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 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 Fortune 5 business, we're one of the world's leading healthcare companies.
There are no limits here on the resources you'll have or the challenges you'll encounter.
We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals.
With a continued record of growth and stability, we're on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.
In healthcare, evolution doesn't just happen.
It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways.
And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum.
As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work.
We'll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career.
You'll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.
Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Product Manager to join our data product team.
Optum RX is a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to delivering high-quality health products and services.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Product Manager to join our Pricing and Data tools product development team and help drive the success of our projects.
Schedule
:
Full-time position, Monday - Friday with standard working hours
Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our
Dublin or Letterkenny Offices and
telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.
Primary Responsibilities:
Define and communicate the product vision and strategy to the development team and stakeholders
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and prioritize requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals
Coll
aborate with UX and
development
to design solutions
and
validate
these solutions prior to product development
Create and
maintain
the product backlog,
user stories,
ensuring it is well-defined, prioritized, and
up to date
Work closely with the development team to ensure a clear understanding of requirements and provide guidance throughout the development process
Conduct
regular
grooming sessions to refine and prioritize user stories
Participate in
sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement
Monitor and report on product progress, performance, and key metrics
Act as the primary point of contact for all product-related inquiries and decisions
Ensure the product meets quality standards and delivers value to customers
You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in business, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience as a Product Owner/Product Manager in an Agile environment
Understanding of Agile methodologies and principles
Experience with product management tools (e.g., Confluence, Rally/Jira, Aha, etc.)
Experience with best practice product discovery, design thinking, product development and outbound product management
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent certification
Experience in data products and services
Experience developing and delivering enterprise services
Familiarity with UX/UI design principles
Experience in ML or working directly with Data Scientist
Soft Skills:
Communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application.
Proof will be required to support your application.
All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.
We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.
We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveler community, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Optum is a drug-free workplace.
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