Technical Product Manager - Telecommute

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm) You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities:

• Partners with product managers/owners in advancing work forward to meet obligations and opportunities
• Understands and effectively partners with business, technology, and product teams to identify and appropriately leverage SME's
• Collaborate with business partners to gather information required for backlog creation and positively influence outcomes
• Prioritize and re-evaluate requirements throughout the lifecycle to ensure business objectives and product vision are being met
• Understands overall product strategy, content of future releases and product roadmap
• Ensure work items are broken down into manageable tasks and directly tied to OKR's
• Create user flows, work items with well-defined acceptance criteria and definition of done and get alignment with the technical team/s
• Drive grooming & prioritization activities
• Understand and attend to the demand, priorities, impediments, and team capacity
• Attend ceremonies and offer constructive feedback
• Effectively leads cross-functional team meetings 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:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 1+ years of experience with technology-powered products and methods of modern product discovery and product delivery
  • Ability to understand, create and refine a healthy product backlog
  • Demonstrated understanding of lean product management best practices and frameworks
  • Ability to analyze and understand process flow diagrams
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications:
    • Product Owner or equivalent certification
    • Demonstrated knowledge of product management tools like Aha, Rally, and GitHub
    • Proven understanding of API utilization
    • Proven understanding of DevOps methodology
    • Proven understanding of integration testing/automation practices
    • Demonstrated excellent listening skills and product-focused mindset To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm) All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $66,100 to $118,300. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is $72,800 to $129,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. 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.

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