AI Product Owner, Digital Prior Authorization - 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This role is an exciting opportunity to build a new product from the ground up within Optum Insight's Innovation portfolio. Prior authorization can be the source of healthcare friction and delays, but advances in generative AI present the potential for transformative solutions that dramatically reduce the time and effort involved. The Product Owner, Digital Prior Authorization role will work closely with other product team members to partner with engineering to build, launch, and iterate AI-enabled products to be launched in 2025 that automate prior authorization approvals for payers.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Partner with key stakeholders to align product vision and business objectives
• Identify and leverage new technologies to enhance prior authorization
• Document product requirements and user stories with clear acceptance criteria
• Secure consensus on strategy, requirements, and roadmap
• Oversee product development from initiation to execution with engineering teams
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve conflicts, and ensure stakeholder alignment
• Translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and represent challenges and opportunities
• Utilize data to derive insights and effectively manage timelines and resources
• Support product lifecycle from ideation to launch and optimize post-launch
• Ensure high performance standards and measurable results

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:

• 2+ years of product management experience, including new product development
• 1+ years of experience in external market product development (vs. internal tools)
• 1+ years of experience building digital solutions
• Experience in agile development environments
• Proven success partnering with engineering and cross-functional stakeholders
• Proven solid technical acumen to translate business goals into technical requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of healthcare experience
• 1+ years integrating AI services and solutions into digital products
• Understanding of the healthcare ecosystem including payers, providers and regulatory agencies
• Working knowledge of Optum & UnitedHealth Group
• Proven ability to work independently and manage ambiguity
• Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven to be skilled in data-driven decision making

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.