Lead Technical Product Manager

Caring. Connecting. Growing Together.

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Product Strategy & Roadmap: Define and maintain a technically sound product roadmap aligned with business goals. Prioritize features based on impact, feasibility, and technical complexity
• Requirements Engineering: Translate business and user needs into detailed product specifications, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use SQL to query large datasets and Python for data wrangling, statistical analysis, and automation to inform product decisions
• Technical Collaboration: Work closely with engineering teams to design APIs, data models, and system architectures. Participate in sprint planning, code reviews (non-blocking), and technical discussions
• Performance Monitoring: Define and track product KPIs using analytics platforms. Set up dashboards and alerts to monitor product health and user behavior
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with sales, marketing, and customer success teams to ensure product features meet market demands and are effectively positioned
• Iteration & Feedback Loops: Conduct A/B tests, analyze results, and iterate on features based on quantitative and qualitative feedback
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience as a Technical Product Manager, Product Analyst, or similar role in a tech-driven environment
• Solid command of SQL for data extraction, transformation, and reporting
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, data analysis, and automation tasks
• Solid understanding of software development processes, RESTful APIs, and system design principles
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Power BI) and product analytics platforms.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and data infrastructure tools (e.g., Airflow, dbt, Snowflake)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with tools like Jira, Confluence, and Git
• System Implementation & Integration: Proven experience in system implementation and integration projects

Soft Skills:

• Consulting Skills: Ability to consult with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and provide expert advice
• Experience working with sales and marketing teams to align product features with go-to-market strategies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders