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 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.

As a Lead Product Manager, you will drive platform strategy across OptumInsight by partnering with strategic product managers, technical product managers, product owners, engineering, and operations teams. You will lead the technology delivery roadmap for key product portfolios, with a particular focus on Identity & Access Management (IAM) capabilities that ensure secure, scalable, and compliant solutions. Your leadership will be critical in delivering integrated, high-quality solutions that support business growth and meet rigorous security standards.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Translate complex business needs into scalable, secure, and actionable technical requirements across platform assets, with a strong emphasis on IAM
• Lead prioritization of product initiatives, manage scope, and resolve delivery challenges across multiple workstreams
• Own and drive product lifecycle from ideation through launch, with a focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement
• Facilitate and lead JAR & JAD sessions with cross-functional stakeholders to align on product vision and execution
• Develop and communicate strategic product roadmaps and execution plans across program increments
• Influence and align a matrixed organization-including operations, strategy, engineering, and delivery partners-toward shared product goals and performance metrics

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
• 7+ years of experience in Agile product development including 3+ years in a leadership or product lead role
• Experience with translating business strategy into technical execution plans
• Experience with third-party API and SDK integrations
• Deep expertise in Identity & Access Management, including:
  • Authentication protocols (OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML)
  • Security frameworks (OAuth 2.0, JWT)
  • Identity lifecycle management (provisioning, de-provisioning, SCIM 2.0)
  • Role-based and attribute-based access control (RBAC, ABAC)
  • Authorization policy management and compliance (ISO 27001, NIST)
  • API security and encryption techniques
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies related to IAM
• Exceptional communication skills to bridge technical and business stakeholders
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Scrum Certification
• Experience with JIRA, Aha!
• Familiarity with SCIM 2.0, SET, SMART on FHiR standards
• Knowledge of message buses (e.g., Pulsar, Azure Event Hub)
• AI Builder mindset with exposure to Gen AI, agentic workflows, or AI-driven product requirements

*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 $110,200 to $188,800 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.