Optum is a global organisation 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.
In healthcare, evolution doesn’t just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum.
As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we’re expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We’ll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You’ll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.
Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Product Manager to join our team. The Senior Product Manager will have ownership of a flagship product in OptumRX. Responsibilities will encompass the comprehensive management and communications of the product lifecycle, contribution to strategy, roadmap, prioritization, business analysis, requirement analysis, project timelines, and deliverables, roll out and successful adoption. This role plays a pivotal part in working with users defining the business needs, aligning them with Strategy and translating them into products, operational evolution, components, features that the development team can deliver.
Working Schedule: Full-time position with standard working hours of Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven extensive experience in product management
• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
• Proven stakeholder management skills across multiple levels
• Project management skills and attention to detail
• Proven track record working in Agile development

SOFT SKILLS:

• Problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Define the product strategy and roadmap
• Gather and prioritize business requirements
• Work closely with engineering teams to deliver with quick time-to-market and optimal resources
• Develop detailed product requirements and specifications
• Collaborate across functions to ensure product success
• Manage the product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life
• Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding
  You will be rewarded and recognised 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.