Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to improve health outcomes. As the Lead Product Manager for AI Market and Competitive Intelligence, you will track and evaluate emerging AI technologies, shaping product innovation and strategic direction while collaborating with various teams to enhance healthcare experiences.
Responsibilities
- Continuously monitor and evaluate emerging technology capabilities, tools, and product patterns (with a strong focus on AI) and how they reshape user expectations and product experiences across industries
- Develop a first-hand perspective on the AI landscape by actively engaging with new technologies, platforms, and tools-not relying solely on third-party reports or traditional research sources
- Identify patterns, inflection points, and gaps in our current product roadmap, surfacing high-impact opportunities to product and strategy leaders
- Translate external signals into clear points of view and recommendations, helping leadership determine where to invest, experiment, partner, or wait
- Produce regular intelligence outputs (reports, briefings, scenario narratives) that go beyond summary-introducing new ways of thinking, challenging assumptions, and shaping strategic direction
- Partner with Product, UX and Competitive Intelligence teams to connect external signals with internal capabilities, ensuring insights are actionable and grounded in reality
- Contribute to future-state visioning, including future scenario writing, product concepts, and directional thinking that inform long-term strategy
- Act as a thought partner to senior leaders, providing perspective on emerging risks, opportunities, and competitive differentiation in the AI landscape
Skills
- 7+ years in product management, emerging technology strategy and research or innovation-focused roles, with direct exposure to AI-enabled products or platforms
- Experience working across industries or analyzing consumer-grade technology experiences
- Demonstrated ability to understand and evaluate AI technologies at a practical level (e.g., LLMs, copilots, automation tools, personalization systems)
- Proven solid track record of translating emerging technology signals into product or business decisions
- Proven evidence of forming original perspectives (not just summarizing research), such as: Written insights, Strategy memos, Thought leadership, Internal influence
- Proven exceptional ability to synthesize ambiguity into clear, compelling recommendations for executives
- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
Company Overview
We’re evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://frontiertherapies.optum.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Optum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 73 in 2026, 648 in 2025, 559 in 2024, 620 in 2023, 851 in 2022, 593 in 2021, 438 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.