Product Manager- Medicaid Risk Adjustment - Telecommute

Be a driver of change and run part of the marketing machine at Optum. Optum is part of UnitedHealth Group and a key leader across most major segments of the U.S. health care system. For you, that means working on high performance, elite teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Join us and learn why there is no better place to do your life's best work.(sm)
 
As a Product Manager for Medicaid and Affordable Care Act programs, you will be vital to our success and drive future growth. In this role you will provide leadership in the management and development of the Medicaid and Affordable Care Act products. You will be empowered to do your best to develop the strategy and vision for product roadmaps, establish collaborative relationships with external and internal stakeholders, provide oversight of operational execution and evaluate product performance to enhance our mission of helping people live healthier lives.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Program management and oversight; outcomes / performance monitoring
Drive fundamental execution by navigating and influencing multiple cross - functional teams in a complex, matrix work environment
Think strategically, and creatively, to establish and drive value proposition
Proactively monitor and manage operational challenges
Support the development of marketing / sales strategies and new client implementations
Manage cross - segment projects and initiatives that require problem solving, relationship building, influencing and analyzing
Lead design of comprehensive reporting package, for use by internal and external stakeholders, that demonstrates operational performance and program value
Conduct client meetings to present product performance

Required Qualifications:

3+ years of Product Management / Product development experience
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Experience with Medicaid
Risk adjustment experience
Demonstrated ability to achieve goals in a matrix environment
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and influence without authority
Effectively communicate (verbal and written) at all levels of the organization
Strong attention to details
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
 
 
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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