Regional Product Director - Telecommute

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: New York
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

UnitedHealth Group 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 & Family Plan (IFP) business, we are expanding our product portfolio to serve a diverse set of members and meet the needs our state and federal partners. This new opportunity and role will be a key leader within our Product Management & Regulatory Alignment team and lead the Regional Product Team for the Central and West regions. Interested applicants should be motivated by new growth opportunities, have excellent attention to detail, be able to collaborate across the organization, and have experience managing high performing teams. - Major Responsibilities: This position will be responsible for leading the Regional Product Team for the Central and West Regions for the IFP business. The Regional Product Team serves as the 'nucleus' for the IFP business for locally-aligned markets, including coordination with Network, Actuary, and Sales counterparts. This role will manage a set of Regional Product Managers, each responsible for local market strategy, product portfolio development, and regulatory filing of all plans and products within their purview. This leader will have a counterpart managing the Northeast / Southeast region and will be responsible for coordination in processes and approaches across regions and within the IFP Product team. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: -

• Serve as a leader on IFP Product Management & Regulatory Alignment team directly managing the successful execution of annual local market strategy development, product deployment and flawless regulatory filing of all plans and products within the region
• Coordinate with IFP Product Management & Regulatory Alignment peers to ensure clear hand offs and communications of Product deliverables, including filing requirements, benefit coverage and limit decisions, and national strategy for product design and deployment
• Establish and manage relationships with regionally-aligned IFP Executive Director to support broader business strategy and meeting local competitive positioning and membership goals
• Evaluate current "start up" operating model of development of annual state-level strategy and filing processes to develop recommendations for "mature" operating model for leadership. Work with team to execute on "mature" operating model
• Responsible for Product QHP and state-level template filings on-time and without defects for aligned markets. Lead and manage team through filing processes
• Drive regional coordination with key cross-functional teams, including Network, Actuary, and Sales 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 or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of relevant healthcare experience in product or program management role
  • 4+ years of relevant experience in product strategy, product development and/or implementation
  • Experience managing teams and developing staff
  • Demonstrated capability to navigate matrix stakeholders to drive collective success
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation Preferred Qualifications:
    • Master's degree in business
    • Individual Market, Medicaid, or Commercial insurance experience, including direct experience managing state and federal product filings
    • Analytical skills and ability to review data and make fact-based decisions and/or recommendations
    • Able to balance strategic thinking with the urgency to drive work forward
    • Adapt quickly to changes in work direction and able to pivot work accordingly
    • Develop creative solutions to complex problems
    • Team player with solid ability to form working professional relationships
    • Solid communication skills (persuasive written, oral, and presentation skills) To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment Careers at UnitedHealth Group. We have modest goals: Improve the lives of others. Change the landscape of health care forever. Leave the world a better place than we found it. Such aspirations tend to attract a certain type of person. Crazy talented. Compassionate. Driven. To these select few, we offer the global reach, resources and can-do culture of a Fortune 5 company. We provide an environment where you're empowered to be your best. We encourage you to take risks. And we offer a world of rewards and benefits for performance. We believe the most important is the opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm) *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. - Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The Salary -range for Colorado, Connecticut and Nevada residents is -$113,500 to 218,100. -Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives 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. - - -

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