Sr Product Manager - Remote

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.

Quality at Optum means striving for excellence in everything we doin order tohelp us achieve our Mission. Simply put,it'sinour DNA and whywe'rein business - to help people.Our Mission serves as ourwhy;ourValuesunite us aroundhow we willachieve it. Because when we follow our Mission and live our Values, we deliver Quality.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work closely with development teams to sequence and prioritize releases, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Collaborate with the App Release Manager to coordinate and execute efficient and timely app releases
• Provide subject matter expertise on iOS and Android platforms, staying updated on the latest platform capabilities and trends
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of release processes, audit findings, app submissions, app rejections, and user reviews. Generate reports to track app performance, identify areas for improvement, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to tools and best practices for mobile development, promoting efficiency and quality across the organization
• Monitor app health and performance, identifying and addressing issues proactively to ensure optimal user experience
• Drive the implementation and adoption of core common mobile capabilities across products
• Manage automation initiatives: Increase speed-of-delivery for app store submissions with automated processes to improve release time of hotfixes or general releases.
• Stay up-to-date with market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various stakeholders, including developers, QA teams, product managers, and project managers, to ensure effective communication and alignment throughout the release process.
• Capability Audits: Collaborate with development teams to assess and enhance app capabilities, ensuring they meet the required standards and industry best practices.
• App Submissions and Guidelines: Assist teams in navigating the submission processes for Apple App Store and Google Play Store, ensuring compliance with their respective guidelines and requirements.
• App Review Guidelines: Stay updated on the latest App Review Guidelines for Apple and Google, providing guidance and support to app teams to ensure their apps meet the necessary criteria for approval.
• App Rejection Remediation: Work with app teams to address and resolve any app rejections, identifying the root cause and implementing necessary changes to meet the guidelines and get the app approved.

You'll 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 provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

Before applying, please ensure each of these experiences are stated clearly on your resume under each applicable employer entry.

• 7+ years of product management experience with a focus on consumer-oriented products
• 7+ years of mobile (Android & iOS) mobile product experience. Native app or React Native product development
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and customer journey mapping
• Highly technical, with experience and track record of success in building and growing products
• Highly collaborative and capable of managing large, complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the health insurance industry and an understanding of health care industry concepts (encounters, episodes, members, cost of care, benefit administration, etc.)
• Experience developing, maintaining and/or evaluating an app ecosystem
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Proven analytical skills and proficiency in interpreting and analyzing data to develop clear and concise internal messaging
• Executive presence with solid presentation skills
• Solid communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally to align stakeholders on the goals and behaviors required for success

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $106,800 to $194,200 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.