Manager, OI New Product Accelerator - Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

The Manager of New Product Acceleration is a key member of the new Optum Insight Product and Market Activation team. This role is responsible for supporting the acceleration of new commercial product launches. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across the product leadership team, and the UHG enterprise organization to ensure the timely and successful launch of new commercial product ideas. This individual will be comfortable rolling up their sleeves to get projects accomplished, working in the “gray”, and taking initiative to build relationships needed for success across Optum. We are looking for a highly talented and innovative individual with strong product and analytical skills.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support leadership in defining, planning, and accelerating new product initiatives and goals
• Develop program plans, track status, identify deviations, and suggest plans to remediate
• Collaborate with product leadership in providing reports and analysis
• Facilitate cross-Optum dialogue, communicate priorities, and ensure alignment
• Drive issue and gap resolution, monitor operational performance, and manage matrix partners
• Maintain cadence of matrix partner discussions and ensure follow-through of identified actions
• Develop solid relationships with Optum Insight Product leadership and business partners
• Assist in creating better alignment with business partners across business units, segments, and functional areas
• Identify gaps across the business and opportunities to streamline processes; formulate recommendations and execute
• Respond to and execute against ad-hoc requests
• Attend key internal meetings, manage preparation, and facilitate meetings and events
• Develop and coordinate strategic presentations for internal and external audiences
• Ensure consistency in presentations, reports, and correspondence
• Execute rhythm of business activities, including performance reporting and meeting cadence
• Drive meeting agendas that represent key initiatives and overall business priorities
• Facilitate events and meetings for internal and external participants

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:

• 5+ years of experience in Product, Strategy, or Program Management
• 3+ years of health industry experience in a large complex matrixed organization
• 2+ years of consulting experience
• Experience driving initiatives in a heavily matrixed environment
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution
• Demonstrated solid communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to build, mobilize, drive decisions, and motivate others to deliver results
• Demonstrated ability to investigate open issues and thoroughly answer critical questions
• Demonstrated ability to identify and address conflicting priorities, solve problems, and lead through change
• Ability to travel when required - 25%+ outside of home market

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

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.