Lead a portfolio of AI-powered revenue cycle automation products (denial prevention, claims status, appeals). Define strategy and roadmap, drive commercialization and GTM, align cross-functional teams, mentor Product Managers, engage enterprise health system customers, and validate product-market fit to scale adoption and ROI.
Requisition Number: 2373253
Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
We are seeking a Product Director to lead a portfolio of AI-powered Revenue Cycle Management products focused on denial prevention, claims status automation, and appeals automation. This role will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Design, Sales, Customer Success, and Executive Leadership to bring innovative solutions to market and scale adoption across health systems. The ideal candidate combines solid product leadership, healthcare domain expertise, commercial product experience, and exceptional stakeholder management skills. This individual will serve as a strategic leader, helping shape product direction while driving execution across multiple product areas and Product Managers.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
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:
Preferred Qualifications
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $134,600 - $230,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
We are seeking a Product Director to lead a portfolio of AI-powered Revenue Cycle Management products focused on denial prevention, claims status automation, and appeals automation. This role will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Design, Sales, Customer Success, and Executive Leadership to bring innovative solutions to market and scale adoption across health systems. The ideal candidate combines solid product leadership, healthcare domain expertise, commercial product experience, and exceptional stakeholder management skills. This individual will serve as a strategic leader, helping shape product direction while driving execution across multiple product areas and Product Managers.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Product Strategy & Portfolio Leadership
- Define and execute product strategy across a portfolio of RCM automation products
- Partner with leadership on roadmap planning and investment prioritization
- Identify market opportunities, competitive threats, and emerging AI trends
- Drive long-term product vision while balancing near-term customer needs
- Commercialization & Go-To-Market
- Lead commercialization efforts for new product launches
- Partner with Sales and Marketing on positioning, messaging, and enablement
- Support customer presentations, executive briefings, and strategic account discussions
- Build business cases and ROI frameworks for customers and internal stakeholders
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Align Product, Engineering, Customer Success, Operations, and Sales teams around shared priorities
- Manage complex stakeholder relationships across internal and external teams
- Drive portfolio-level planning, prioritization, and execution
- Team Leadership
- Mentor and manage Product Managers
- Establish best practices for product discovery, planning, and delivery
- Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and customer obsession
- Customer Engagement
- Meet regularly with health systems, RCM leaders, and operational stakeholders
- Translate customer feedback into actionable product strategy
- Validate product-market fit and expansion opportunities
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:
- 7+ years of Product Management experience
- 5+ years experience launching and scaling commercially successful products
- 3+ years in healthcare technology
- 2+ years working in Revenue Cycle Management
- 2+ years experience with denials management, appeals, claims processing, or revenue cycle workflows
- 2+ years experience managing Product Managers or leading product teams
- 2+ years working directly with enterprise customers
- 1+ years experience using AI tools as part of product development and decision making
- Proven solid written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders
- Willing to travel up to 10% (once or twice a year internationally)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building AI, machine learning, or workflow automation products
- Experience in high-growth startup or scale-up environments
- Familiarity with payer workflows and healthcare interoperability standards
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $134,600 - $230,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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