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Product Operations and Payment Cards, Product Manager - MN Market - Remote

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In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Minnetonka, MN
92K-164K Annually
Mid level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Minnetonka, MN
92K-164K Annually
Mid level
Manage product operations and daily payment card activities for Medicare/Medicaid programs. Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, support product planning, RFPs, executive reporting, and data-driven analysis. Maintain operating model, documentation, quality standards, and readiness for federal requirements while handling issuance, escalations, maintenance, and reporting for payment card programs.
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Requisition Number: 2374200
At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together
As a member of the Product Operations Strategy team, this role supports the development and execution of initiatives that guide product delivery for UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage plans and programs. The Product Manager represents Product Operations across organizational initiatives while overseeing day-to-day payment card operations for Government Programs.
The UCard Product Manager partners with leaders, business stakeholders, and peers to align communications, expectations, and execution across the organization. This position helps maintain a consistent operating model by leveraging existing resources, developing new documentation, upholding quality standards, and continuously refining team processes to meet evolving federal requirements and organizational priorities.
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:
  • Participate in project-based work with Product, Government Programs, and broader UHG functional teams
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for Medicaid financial VAB products, partnering with business stakeholders to shape product direction and respond to inquiries
  • Assist with executive reporting and product strategy documentation
  • Support the development of executive presentations and materials for product overview sessions
  • Conduct analytical, experimental, investigative, and fact-finding work to deliver data-driven insights that support product development strategies
  • Support Medicaid product planning and RFP processes, including documentation reviews, materials reviews, and go-live readiness assessments
  • Perform daily payment card operations, including issuance, escalations, maintenance, and reporting

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:
  • Core Government Programs / Medicare / Medicaid experience
  • Project and deadline management
  • Matrixed-environment multitasking
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated organization and ambiguity management

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Senior management presentation experience
  • Experience creating and manipulating large data files
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Demonstrated solid cross-functional collaboration with a results-oriented mindset

*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 $91,700 - $163,700 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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