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Director of Product Management, Mobile Apps - Remote

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Houston
Posted on: November 20, 2023

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. -



We are looking for an experienced product management leader of mobile applications with proven results and a passion for innovation. This role will be at the core of defining a vision and executing a broad-based strategy for Consumer and B2B mobile applications at Optum.

Director of Product Management will play a central role in leading enterprise-level Mobile initiatives, providing digital product guidance and oversight, and aligning various mobile apps to the overall Optum strategy. The individual will work closely with other product and technology executives across all Optum to set strategic objectives and be a key driver in the planning, development, and implementation of mobile apps while keeping an eye out for wider Optum efficiencies & synergies. This role will also drive efforts to bring to market new digital products and services, optimize user engagement, or increase usage and conversions. Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for consolidation and improvement and ensure that company's mobile presence remains competitive and innovative.



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

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Primary Responsibilities: -



  • Drive the full product life cycle of mobile app development with focus on innovation, customer satisfaction, task completion, increased conversion, growth, and retention
  • Develop strategy, business cases, and roadmaps for new and existing iOS and Android Apps
  • Lead teams to optimize app performance and CX by monitoring key business and user metrics, collaborating with Business, Marketing, Research, Digital, and Data Analytic teams.
  • Analyze app performance, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to accelerate growth, drive user acquisition, retention, and overall app success
  • Develop metrics to measure success of product features, analyze results, and partner across the organization to develop action plans and enhancement recommendations
  • Stay current with mobile app development trends, tools, and technologies. Provide direction, guidance, and oversight to all Mobile App teams across Optum ecosystem
  • Collaborate with Engineering, UX/UI team to develop intuitive features and app interfaces
  • Define product requirements and coordinate development efforts as the product leader
  • Setup processes and best practices for optimal creation & maintenance of Mobile Apps


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    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. -

    One year of post-high school education related to Product Management can be substituted/is equivalent to one year of experience.

    Required Qualifications: -



    • 10+ years of experience in Product Management developing direct-to-consumer digital experiences
    • 6+ years of experience leading, hiring, managing, and developing product managers
    • 4+ years of recent experience product managing and building Mobile apps (for Android and IOS)
    • In-depth leadership experience in product management, strategy development, roadmap execution, and writing business cases
    • Strategic & tactical experience designing, building, & delivering digital products & services
    • Product experience of working with various digital technologies and technology stacks
    • Experience with UX/UI best practices, SEO, web analytics, and digital marketing principles
    • Experience driving alignment across senior executives, business leads and technical leads
    • Knowledge of mobile design trends and responsive web development
    • Proven track record of delivering high-quality, innovative consumer experiences at scale


      Preferred Qualification:

      • Experience managing new and innovative products at a Fortune 100 consumer-centric company


        California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $118,000 to $226,800 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. -




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




        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. - - - -

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        Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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. -

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

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