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Director, Product Management

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Optum

Oct 29, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Healthcare
    Product
  • Dublin

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Proven track record of managing the full product lifecycle in a Product Manager role, including defining and managing product roadmaps
  • Experience with Healthcare data domains
  • Strong knowledge of Agile software development practices
  • Experience working collaboratively with cross functional teams
  • Experience successfully launching at least one new product OR commercializing an existing internal product
  • Experience incorporating AI features into a product
  • Subject Matter Expertise in the Healthcare Risk Adjustment & Quality space
  • Master’s degree
  • SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) or other relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Establish a long-term product portfolio vision and strategy, informed by customer and business needs
  • Analyze market requirements, regulatory changes, and customer trends and propose new product ideas
  • Partner with leaders and stakeholders to regularly drive alignment, secure resources and overcome impediments
  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, Business Development and Client Implementation teams to identify and prioritize product opportunities that drive business growth and customer satisfaction
  • Lead market research activities to drive competitive positioning for existing products and defining new products
  • Oversee the execution of short- and long-term product strategies to drive performance outcomes such as membership growth, increased revenue, competitive positioning, consumer experience and performance quality
  • Build tools and processes to measure product performance against expectations and facilitate or influence changes to product strategy and features to improve results
  • Work with internal and external business partners to ensure successful product launches and improvements, including management and accountability for meeting product performance, cost and timeliness
  • Represent products to key internal and market-based constituents, including presentations in small or large group forums
  • Drive alignment across product leaders in the enterprise towards developing common, reusable capabilities and drive enterprise products efficiencies
  • Actively collaborate with cross functional teams to drive prioritization and alignments to deliver committed product roadmap items
  • Adapt to changing organizational priorities and drive product strategy changes while ensuring client commitments

FAQs

What is the main role of the Director, Product Management?

The main role of the Director, Product Management is to establish a long-term product portfolio vision and strategy, analyze market requirements, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive product development and enhancements within the Prospective risk and quality services portfolio.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, a proven track record in managing the full product lifecycle, experience with Healthcare data domains, strong knowledge of Agile software development practices, and experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

What experience is preferred for applicants?

Preferred qualifications include experience incorporating AI features into a product, subject matter expertise in the Healthcare Risk Adjustment & Quality space, a Master’s degree, and certifications such as SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM).

What are the primary responsibilities of the Director, Product Management?

Primary responsibilities include establishing a product vision and strategy, analyzing market requirements, leading market research, overseeing product strategy execution, building performance measurement tools, and driving alignment across product leaders.

Is there flexibility in work arrangements?

Yes, the position offers flexible work arrangements, allowing individuals to split their monthly work hours between the Dublin office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

What kind of culture does Optum promote?

Optum promotes a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, providing comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities focused on improving health outcomes and advancing health equity.

How does Optum support employee growth?

Optum supports employee growth by providing investment, support, and resources for career advancement, along with development opportunities for other roles employees may be interested in.

Are there any specific certifications that would enhance my application?

Yes, certifications such as SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) or other relevant certifications would enhance your application.

What type of products will I be managing in this role?

In this role, you will manage products related to Prospective risk and quality services, which aim to improve health outcomes and drive business growth.

What is the company's mission?

The company's mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone, while also addressing health disparities and improving health outcomes for marginalized groups.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Optum is a health services and technology company that provides a wide range of solutions to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. They offer services in healthcare management, data analytics, pharmacy benefit management, and technology solutions to healthcare providers, payers, employers, and government agencies. Optum's ultimate mission is to improve the health system's efficiency and effectiveness, creating a healthier world for everyone. Their purpose lies in collaborating with healthcare partners to address complex challenges, such as improving care coordination, reducing healthcare costs, and enhancing patient experiences. By leveraging data-driven insights and innovative technology, Optum aims to empower healthcare professionals and organisations to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and drive positive healthcare outcomes for individuals and communities worldwide.

Culture & Values

  • Integrity

    Honour commitments. Never compromise ethics.

  • Compassion

    Walk in the shoes of people we serve and those with whom we work.

  • Relationships

    Build trust through collaboration.

  • Innovation

    Invent the future, learn from the past.

  • Performance

    Demonstrate excellence in everything we do.