Product Manager or Analyst - Remote

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Dallas
Posted on: June 25, 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 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)

Be a driver of change at Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group family of businesses and a key leader across most major segments of the U.S. health care system. You could be a vital factor in our success as you apply exceptional creative and management skills to develop the strategy and vision for our future marketing efforts. You'll have the satisfaction of seeing your ideas come to life while working alongside a world class marketing team. It your chance to help countless people lead healthier lives while working with a Fortune 6 industry leader.

The Product Manager plays a key role in the implementation of Optum's next-generation oncology programs, with a specific focus on prior authorization / utilization management for high-cost specialty drugs. As such, this role requires a data-driven, detail-oriented professional able to work in a fast-paced environment
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

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  Support Product team in defining how the consumer experience should work - translating a vision to processes and technical requirements
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  Manage product documentation processes from idea through development and ongoing maintenance
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  Work collaboratively with the IT team to ensure the product is producing value as intended, and according to the development timeline (using Agile methodology)
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  Write and perform UAT scripts to ensure our IT and Operations teams have deployed solutions that meet our requirements
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  Conduct analytics to understand current product operations and generate ideas for future enhancements
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  Assist with maintenance of existing data, development of new reports, and QA of reports
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  Collaborate with IT, operational and clinical partners on organization-wide initiatives to enhance Optum impact in oncology
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  Actively participate on multiple projects/programs in parallel
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  In-depth knowledge of SQL and ability to write complex queries supporting multiple product lines
  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:
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    Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience
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    5+ years of program/project management and/or business analysis experience
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    5+ years of SQL experience
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    Project coordination or project management experience
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    Demonstrated ability to achieve goals in a matrix environment
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    Data driven with analytics experience
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    Advanced MS Excel skills
    Preferred Qualifications:
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      Health care experience
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      Experience with MBM (Physical Health and Complex Medical Conditions)
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      Experience using Agile methods to deliver projects
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      Experience in Snowflake (Azure) environment
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      Advanced Tableau experience
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      Passion for product development
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      Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and influence others
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      Self-motivated, team player, action and results oriented
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      Proven ability to quickly gain credibility, influence and partner with clients to deliver product outcomes
      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 or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $82,100 to $146,900. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $90,500 to $161,600. 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.
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        All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
        Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AffirmativSe 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 bylower 48 law.
        UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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