Data Management Director - Remote

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 is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

As part of our Optum Care Technology PNW team, the successful candidate will play a significant part in supporting Optum Care in the Pacific Northwest Market. You will be supporting and driving the OptumCare technology data, analytics and reporting portfolio to improve stakeholder engagement, idea intake, roadmap management and optimal product performance while ensuring execution and delivery transparency. In this role you will actively contribute and influence how ideas and strategy become a reality; directly impacting clinical and business practices. You will make a difference in how healthcare is delivered.

Position in this function is responsible for the full data lifecycle management, including strategy, design, prioritization, development cycle management for end-of-life, new, existing and acquisition products. Leverage market insights to understand market/customer needs to identify new opportunities or make adjustments to current product offerings. The key to product is to ask why, to use product frameworks and models building solid relationships across business and technology. The ideal candidate will have the right balance between product strategy, management, and execution. The Data Management Director defines data product strategy and is responsible for the growth and revenue goals the data product portfolio achieves annually.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Data vision and roadmap. Creates, maintains, and prioritizes backlog. Ensures stakeholders are informed
• Synthesize competitive analysis and market assessments to establish go-to-market strategies that capitalize on market trends, customer needs and competitive positioning. Clearly understands the competitive landscape - competitor strategies, positioning, strengths and weaknesses
• Establishes Strategic Roadmaps for market offerings, including, developing new data products, expanding on existing solutions, and leveraging existing products to build platform-based solutions
• Owns data strategy and engages the Portfolio Manager and/or the Product Manager/Product Owner to create Strategic Roadmaps in collaboration with business stakeholders and development teams
• Segments markets, identifies target customers and uncovers market needs; Understands market trends and competitive threats
• Cross-functional stakeholder management to include but not limited to design, engineering, scrum teams, business leaders, etc., functioning as technical expert with a fluency in development concepts and modern development practices
• Conducts buy/build/partner analysis as part of investment planning and develops Business Cases to support this planning
• Constantly collect and analyze performance data (e.g., market, financial, and operational) in order to identify new opportunities for the business
• Effectively presents product opportunities in leadership discussions / funding decisions
• Leads forecasting and planning activities across portfolios where required
• Thought leadership for the portfolio and markets served
• Business Cases, Scorecard, Forecasts, Launch Plan - defining the Go to Market strategy

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:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 10 years of technology experience
• 10 years experience in managing and overseeing financial management of product and product portfolios. Product related profit and loss optimization (revenue, operational cost, etc.)
• 10 years experience with verbal and written communication to produce product requirements into user stories to drive product development and provide product demonstrations for internal and external stakeholders including senior management
• 7 years of experience developing and managing product roadmaps, including refining and prioritizing tasks in the backlog
• 7 experience in oversight, design and development of end to end product view and workflows; drive integration strategies and approaches
• 7 experience supporting and driving product strategy and frameworks for successful execution
• 7 years of experience representing stakeholder needs for product for prioritization, planning and strategic direction of products - understand and drive the product management lifecycle
• 7 years experience in leading and managing direct or indirect resources in a matrixed environment, that support assets and projects
• 5 years of demonstrable experience on defining product strategy, roadmap, requirements and translate into artifacts that drive product management. This includes market evaluation, persona development, capability and journey mapping
• 5 years experience in defining the product vision, goals (OKRs), benefits and then track KPI’s to measure success/outcome
• People management or matrixed team management
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using product management tools - AHA!, Rally, etc.
• Business development experience
• Product experience
• Experience in complex, matrix organizations; knows how to get things done both through formal channels and the informal network
• Significant awareness of the Optum Data landscape including key data providers, enterprise data flow patterns
• Deep knowledge of clinical and claims data
• Background in member matching solutions and the management of member ID keychains at Optum
• Meaningful understanding of both Risk and Quality business lines
• Project, portfolio and program management
• Product market research
• Market trending
• Graphic design
• Solid initiative and self-motivation
• Demonstrated leadership ability with cross-functional teams
• Ability to effectively deal with moderate levels of ambiguity-can effectively cope with change, can shift gears comfortably, can decide and act without having the total picture, comfortably handles risk and uncertainty
• Ability to manage projects simultaneously and achieve goals. Uses resources effectively and efficiently
• Ability to interact comfortably with all levels of team/organization, vendors and third parties

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

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, or New York City Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $113,500 to $218,100. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada/New York City residents is $113,500 to $218,100. 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.

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

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.