Here at Optum, we have a truly exciting opportunity for you to join our highly capable and talented EMIS-X Analytics product team as aProduct Manageron a permanent basis.
This is an exciting time to join us as a business as we continue to grow. You will play a significant part in delivering the entire product lifecycle of our EMIS-X Analytics products that are shaping the next evolutionary stage in health data analytics.
As a business we are going through a period of growth, and we are looking for aProduct Managerto drive the quality and vision of our Health Analytics data products. You will have extensive experience driving the development of products through understanding customer insights and stakeholder requirements.
If you want to be part of a company where you are valued and a role that allows you to see your contribution come to life improving current and future health outcomes through big data analytics, then apply today!
What you’ll do:
As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for developing and managing the product lifecycle of our data products and services which support Health Analytics use cases on the EMIS-X Analytics platform. You will be aligned to the ‘Explorer’ product which provides users with secure access to our data lake and enables self-service business intelligence through the ability to query, explore and analyse data which can optimise local and national healthcare delivery.
Collaboration is key at Optum, as a Product Manager you will work proactively with colleagues in the product team, development teams, internal stakeholders and most importantly our customers. Your role will be to oversee refinement of the product management backlog, defining Epics and refining features to create a stable product roadmap which maintains a strategic focus in line with customer & stakeholder requirements. In addition, you would be expected to line manage, and work closely with Product Owners who are responsible for maintaining and refining the product backlog and user stories for the development team.
Other key responsibilities and accountabilities will include:
- Accountability for the end-to-end product lifecycle management
- Gather market research and customer feedback, this is a key part of the role and will require a solution mindset alongside the ability to capture detailed requirements
- Analyse rich product utilisation data to identify trends in user behaviour and share insights with the broader team to feed into product development and delivery enhancements.
- Product development – regular engagement with users and stakeholders throughout the software lifecycle to ensure the creation of products and features that delight our users and solve real challenges and problems facing our customers.
- Communicating your vision of the features to internal and external stakeholders
- Managing the relationship between the sprint team(s) and the internal and external stakeholders
- Using agile development principles, work collaboratively to define features, sequenced and delivered in a way that will deliver optimal customer and business value.
- Where required, lead and support operationalisation of product features and processes in line with customer and market requirements
Who you’ll be:
We need you to be an experienced Product Manager with a passion for innovation and developing data driven products through the entire product lifecycle. You will be inquisitive, understanding the needs of our customers and internal stakeholders to deliver the product roadmap to the market and the wider business.
Having worked in an agile environment previously, you will have a proven record of grasping the product element and drive technology integration for data products. Collaboration is essential; you will be able to demonstrate previous experience of engaging with product, technologists and operational teams and customers where you’re the focal point for the product.
You will have had exposure to mentoring and leading Product Owners to deliver the strategic direction of the product.
Other professional and technical skills we are looking for you to demonstrate include:
- Strong technical background with proficiencies in data technologies including SQL, data modelling and business intelligence tools would be desirable.
- An awareness of data and analytics tools (e.g. Spark, Trino, PowerBI etc)
- Experience working with multiple data related analytical or digital products.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A real teamwork ethos and strong collaboration.
- Knowledge and experience of working in Agile and/or SAFe
- Previous experience of working with stakeholders and external customers to deliver high quality products
- Outstanding relationship building and people skills, with the ability to present sometimes complex problems in a clear and concise way
- Ability to work well independently and also as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to drive change and innovation
- Knowledge of software deployment or deployment practices would be advantageous
- Knowledge and awareness of the use of healthcare data in research and/or NHS settings would be desirable but not essential.
About Us
Optum is a global organisation that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Optum, we are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable culture where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work and to reach their full potential. This is a foundation stone of Optum, anchoring the employee cycle from recruitment through to ongoing personal development and genuine, continuous two-way employee engagement, supported by our company values which determine everything we do.
Optum is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. We will always work to accommodate individual needs during your application journey. If you require any adjustments, please advise the talent team.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Product Management
Industries
Software Development
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