Job Description

UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

If you want to be a part of new growth within UnitedHealthcare (UHC) then this is the perfect opportunity for you. As part of our Individual Exchange business we are creating a new business and set of products to serve a diverse set of members and our state and federal partners across our portfolio. This new opportunity and role will be a key part of our Product Capability & Vendor Management team. Successful candidates will be motivated by serving new members and new growth opportunities, have excellent attention to detail and be able to collaborate across the organization.

This leadership position within the IEX Product Strategy and Implementation Team will work in a fast-paced environment and have multiple responsibilities working cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement national and market-focused product strategies.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within United States as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Provide leadership and is accountable for execution and program management of Product strategies and performance
* Collaborate with others through matrix leadership to resolve highly complex business variables that affect affordability strategies
* Provide product leadership and oversight of IEX product performance through collaboration across the IEX business
* Achieve or exceed product growth and profitability initiatives
* Predict emerging consumer needs and develops innovative solutions to meet them
* Understand key competitor product strategies and profitability drivers
* Think strategically and creatively, translating a vision to processes and product requirements
* Manage cross-segment projects and initiatives that require problem solving, relationship building, influencing and analyzing

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.

Required Qualifications:

* Undergraduate degree
* 4+ years of healthcare experience
* 2+ years of relevant experience in product strategy, product development and / or implementation, through addressing consumer segment needs and competitive positioning
* Proficiency in product financial performance, including product pricing drivers
* Understand member decision drivers and priorities to enable member uptake and retention across UHC segments - Medicaid and Small Group
* Focused execution on improving Consumer Experience, reducing cost to help drive growth, measuring progress and results
* Proficient in interpreting and analyzing data to support decision-making on pricing
* Analytical skills and ability to review data and make fact-based decisions and / or recommendations
* Ability to develop product strategy that optimizes profitability with low-margin offering
* If you need to enter a work site for any reason, you will be required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener. When in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are required to wear a mask in common areas. In addition, employees must comply with any state and local masking orders

Preferred Qualifications:

* Advanced degree in business or public health
* Individual Market, Medicaid, or Commercial insurance experience with knowledge of state & federal regulatory requirements
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
* Strong communication skills (persuasive written, oral, and presentation skills) including leading discussions with Line of Business and Market leaders
* Ability to balance strategic thinking with the urgency to drive work forward
* Ability to adapt quickly to changes in work direction and able to pivot work accordingly
* Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and influence others to drive timely decisions

Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Let's talk about opportunity. Start with a Fortune 7 organization that's serving more than 85 million people already and building the industry's singular reputation for bold ideas and impeccable execution. Now, add your energy, your passion for excellence, your near-obsession with driving change for the better. Get the picture? UnitedHealthcare is serving employers and individuals, states and communities, military families and veterans where ever they're found across the globe. We bring them the resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their lives that's second to none. This is no small opportunity. It's where you can do your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $94,500 to $171,700. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.

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

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.

Job Keywords: Manager, Product Strategy, UHC C&S, Product, Medicaid, Small Group, Consumer Experience, Telecommute, Telecommuting, Telecommuter, Work From Home, Remote, Minnetonka, MN, Minnesota