VP, Consumer Product Design - Telecommute

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

As Vice President, Consumer Product Design, you will be accountable for defining and driving the strategy and roadmap for end-to-end payment solutions and partnerships in support of Optum Financials' ambitious business objectives. You will collaborate with business, operations, technology, marketing, and finance teams to deliver on that roadmap by:

• Working with senior business stakeholders to develop industry-leading consumer experiences in support of business goals and objectives
• Building and leading a cross-functional team of highly talented and motivated leaders including Senior Product Managers, Product Owners, and Business Development/Relationship Management Execs
• Developing and championing a product vision and strategy that is aligned with the business strategy
• Ensuring that the roadmap delivers great business value while significantly improving the consumer experience
• Thoroughly understanding how our omni channel digital and call center experiences serve our different consumers, and making recommendations for innovation and product/service improvements
• Making product decisions based on data, metrics and most importantly, the various consumers involved to create new experiences that delight, exceed expectations and drive loyalty
• Defining and influencing product designs and overall user experience
• Collaborate with talented engineering and technology teams to deliver high velocity features using agile methodologies
• Serving as a thought leader for consumer insights and design thinking within the team and the broader enterprise

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.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experiences
• 10+ years of experience serving in product and/or design eadership roles
• 10+ years of people leadership experience
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale digital organizations using design thinking principles that resulted in amazing consumer experiences
• Experience leading a team of Product Managers and Designers driving innovation
• Track record of driving strategic and operational planning to achieve business goals by fostering innovation in digital platforms, prioritizing business initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment and management of current and future digital applications
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team of product and technology professionals to deliver high quality experiences in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• History of navigating large complex organizations and bringing together cross functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to foster relationships that build a high degree of collaboration across all levels and areas of an organization
• Proven ability to prioritize in a high pressure, fast paced environment
• Curious and hands-on leadership style that ensures a team understands the vision and is motivated to deliver
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA / Master’s degree
• Ability to work remotely

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

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)

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado/Connecticut/Nevada residents is $174,600 to $332,200. 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.

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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