Product Development Manager--Healthcare Experience Preferred!

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.



Optum delivers personal health management solutions designed to help individuals stay healthy, get healthy and live with illness. Evidence-based medicine, technology and specially trained nurses are combined to identify an individual’s health needs, make referrals to appropriate resources and close gaps in care. With capabilities ranging from wellness promotion to self-care and triage to longitudinal case management, Optum delivers an integrated, cohesive approach to managing the health of each individual--as an individual.

 

If you’re seeking a rare combination of support and resources for your career, Optum is the healthy business for your professional success.

 

We are looking for a high-energy, detail-oriented professional with excellent project management skills. As the Product Development Manager, you would oversee our relationship with a strategic partner and develop product tactics in the marketplace.  In this small business manager role, your ability to manage large projects would be vital. If you have an electric entrepreneurial spirit, this is the job for you.

 

Primary responsibilities include:
Managing our relationship with a strategic partner
Jointly developing product strategy and position
Creating support materials and preparing them to be shipped
Acting as general manager on how the product is integrated
Working with an onsite doctor in behalf of disease management
Traveling nationally up to 25% of the time to meet with clients directly



A Bachelor’s degree is required.  Experience in managing large projects is essential. Excellent project management and communication skills are needed.  Healthcare industry experience is preferred. Proficiency in MS Office applications is desired. Candidates must be comfortable with substantial business travel.

 

UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.

 

If you are interested in growing professionally within an innovative, highly respected organization, we invite you to explore this excellent growth opportunity!

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.