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Optum · 2 days ago
API Product Manager
Eden Prairie, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$88K/yr - $173K/yr
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the product strategy for the API platform team
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize product features and enhancements
Conduct market research to identify industry trends and customer needs for product roadmap decisions
Own the end-to-end product development process, including ideation, requirements gathering, design, testing, and launch
Define and track key performance metrics to measure the success of the API platform
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality products that meet customer needs and business objectives
Act as the key point of contact for all product-related inquiries and provide clear communication to stakeholders
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the API platform team
Mentor and develop junior product managers, providing guidance and support
Stay up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies for product innovation
Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to create product messaging and positioning
Manage product budgets and resources effectively for successful product delivery
Act as a customer advocate, gathering feedback to inform product decisions and improve user experience
Monitor and analyze product performance for data-driven decisions to drive product improvements
Qualification
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Required
5+ years as a product manager experience, including experience in defining, owning, and managing product design and roadmap. Preferably in the financial services or fintech industry, with a track record of progressive leadership and achievement. Card (Credit and Debit) Issuing risk management experience preferred including Strategy and rule ownership
5+ years of experience in software product development, specifically with technical products like APIs as a Product Manager, Product owner, business analyst, or equivalent role
3+ years of experience with platform migration and vendor integrations
3+ years of performing product strategy, market insights, industry study, and client goals
3+ years of supporting the API Platform and Developer Experience product team to analyze needs of the consuming applications to understand and articulate API needs
3+ years of experience in API Technologies (e.g.: Open API 3.0, REST/JSON and SOAP/XML, API tools)
3+ years of experience in agile methodologies, e.g. Scrum, SAFe, with competence to write concise user stories to communicate with the Engineering teams and to ensure feasibility
3+ years experienced Product Owner/ Business Analyst with real-world experience working with APIs, targeted for Developers
The Product Owner will be a product champion, a great team player who works with encouraging approach with cross functional teams for 3+ years
Preferred
Experience in Fintech, healthcare, health insurance or any one or combination thereof
Experience using quantitative and qualitative data to assess priorities and influence roadmaps
Experience using data analysis tools (e.g., A|B test software, Tableau) and/or scripting languages (e.g., SQL, Python) to inform product decisions
Experience in technical stack, platform architecture, and software integration design, and APIs
Skilled and experienced using Agile/Scrum or similar methodologies, Jira, writing user stories, and managing backlog
Proficiency and experience developing and optimizing Structured Query Language (SQL) to analyze and query data
Proficient in designing and documenting user flows and workflows to support application development
Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proven detail oriented with critical thinking skills - ability to break down initiative-level requirements into feature and story attribute level details
Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously; strategic thinking with ability to build solid working relationships across organizational teams in a fast-paced and changing environment
Proven ability to present complex ideas in a clear, concise fashion to technical and non-technical audiences
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10,001+ employees
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CEO
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Chief Financial Officer
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