Senior Manager - Technical Product Management - Remote

Optum is a global organization focused on improving health outcomes through technology and care delivery. The Senior Manager, Technical Product Management will define and execute product strategies for data-driven platforms, managing complex products in the US Healthcare Payer domain. This role involves leading product lifecycle processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring product managers to drive innovation and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and multi-quarter roadmap aligned to enterprise priorities
• Translate business objectives into product initiatives with clear outcomes, KPIs, and success metrics
• Identify opportunities through stakeholder engagement, market insights, and data-driven analysis
• Lead end-to-end product lifecycle: discovery, requirements, prioritization, development, launch, and continuous improvement
• Drive execution across large-scale, complex product ecosystems involving multiple teams and platforms
• Balance trade-offs across business value, technical feasibility, and operational constraints
• Partner with Data Science and Engineering teams to build and scale AI/ML or GenAI-powered capabilities
• Translate analytical models into usable product features and workflows that deliver business value
• Ensure responsible, explainable, and scalable implementation of AI-driven solutions
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks
• Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation
• Collaborate across business, operations, engineering, data science, compliance, and design teams
• Influence senior stakeholders and align cross-functional teams on product priorities and outcomes
• Act as a thought leader and product evangelist across the organization
• Incorporate domain expertise in US Healthcare Payer systems, especially claims and Payment Integrity workflows
• Drive product innovation that improves cost efficiency, claim accuracy, and operational effectiveness
• Lead and mentor a team of product managers and analysts
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative product culture focused on outcomes and continuous improvement

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in product management or technical product leadership roles
• 5+ years of experience managing enterprise-scale, complex product ecosystems
• Experience as a Product Manager supporting Data Science, Software applications, and / or AI projects
• Experience in product lifecycle management, Agile methodologies, and modern product practices
• Experience translating business needs into product requirements, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes
• Experience supporting distributed systems, data platforms, and modern application architectures
• Experience working on Data Science, AI/ML, or Generative AI products
• Experience in US Healthcare Payer domain, particularly: Claims lifecycle, Payment Integrity / Cost containment, Risk adjustment or provider analytics
• Experience working in highly regulated environments