Job Description
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. About Us Optum Insight provides technology-enabled services built on the foundation of our health care focus, advanced analytics and cross-industry connections to help customers reduce costs, better manage risk and quality, and grow revenue. We connect the health care system with trusted services, analytics and platforms that make clinical, administrative and financial processes easy and efficient for all participants in the health care system.
Information is the lifeblood of the healthcare industry—everything depends on it. At
Optum Insight, you’ll help us work on streamlining the flow of information between payers, healthcare providers and various other stakeholders to deliver the right insights to the right places at the right times, driving better outcomes for patients, reducing friction in the health system and lowering costs. Every day our work directly impacts the world for the better, in meaningful and profound ways.
We live in a time of unprecedented technical capability and possibility. Health care is at a pivotal point in this journey where even small gains can lead to major transformation. You could be a part of that - you have tremendous skill and the potential to make a lasting impact. Optum Insight is uniquely positioned to bring your skills to bear on these pressing and life-changing technical challenges. The health care industry has an immediate need for your drive, innovation, passion and technical insight. Help us help the millions of people we serve each day.
For you, that means working on high performance teams tackling sophisticated challenges. It’s a culture of optimism unlike any place you’ve ever worked, filled with incredible ideas in one incredible company.
Primary Responsibilities As an Optum Insight Product Management Intern you will:
- Develop and oversee the product strategy, roadmap, and key success metrics aligned with business goals and customer needs.
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to implement product initiatives.
- Perform market research, competitive analysis, and user interviews to uncover product opportunities and assess risks.
- Utilize data analysis, A/B testing results, and user behavior insights to inform product decisions and enhance performance.
- Convert business objectives into detailed product requirements, user stories, and technical specifications.
- Prioritize feature development based on impact, feasibility, and alignment with company objectives.
- Facilitate stakeholder communication to ensure team and leadership alignment.
- Continuously refine product features and user experiences based on feedback and performance data.
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 - Graduate degree with concentration in product management, data analytics, data science, information systems, computer science, business analytics or related field
- Minimum three years of previous professional work experience
- Proficiency in designing and documenting user flows and workflows for application development.
- Ability to leverage quantitative and qualitative data to prioritize and shape product roadmaps.
- Eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)
Preferred Qualifications - PHD, MD, or Master’s Degree program with a concentration in Biomedical Engineering, AI Systems, Information Systems, Health Care Analytics/Informatics, Medical Management, Product Management, Software, UX & Design, Biomedical Data Science, or Clinical Informatics Management.
- Proven success in launching software products in Agile environments.
- Knowledge of software development processes and technologies.
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello).
- Experience with data analytics tools
- Understanding of user-centered design principles and practices.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
- Clear and concise communication of complex ideas to diverse audiences.
- Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking skills.
- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
The salary range for this role is $85,000 to $125,000 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.
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