Optum is a global organization 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Product Launch Leader is a senior Program Manager responsible for leading complex, enterprise wide commercial launch programs aligned to the Enterprise Imaging roadmap and market expansion strategy. This role owns end to end program execution, ensuring cross functional teams deliver product launches and releases on time, within scope, and with measurable business outcomes.
The Product Launch Leader partners closely with Product Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Product Development, QARA, Marketing, Legal, Finance, Pricing, Implementation Services, Customer Support, and other stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and drive launch readiness or milestones criteria across the full lifecycle-from initiation through deployment and post launch stabilization.
This position requires a highly disciplined program manager with the ability to translate strategy into executable plans, manage interdependencies, mitigate risks, and drive accountability across a matrixed organization. The role also plays a key part in developing, standardizing, and continuously improving the Product Launch (PDLC) methodology, establishing clear metrics, and driving efficiency across launch activities including pricing, contracting, marketing, implementation, revenue recognition, and early adopter programs. In addition to launch execution, this role maintains ongoing program ownership post‑GA, ensuring delivery against business outcomes, managing enhancements and operational readiness, and leading structured product sunset and end‑of‑life initiatives.
Success in this role is defined by strong program governance, clear communication, rigorous execution, and the ability to lead multiple concurrent initiatives while aligning teams to shared objectives and timelines.
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
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
Preferred Qualification
Critical Skills
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 $112,700 to $193,200 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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