Job Description
Houston TX USA
In-Office
73K-130K Annually
Junior
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
The Role
The Technical Product Owner manages product backlogs for enterprise Governance Risk and Compliance platforms ensuring alignment with priorities translating requirements into documents and collaborating with stakeholders and vendors to track progress and resolve issues.
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Requisition Number: 2350071
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 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.
The Technical Product Owner is responsible for the day-to-day product ownership and delivery of key enterprise Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) platforms including eGRC (RSA Archer) Aravo Compliance Hub and supporting GRC tools.
This role translates risk compliance and audit requirements into clear product backlogs partners closely with engineering and vendors and ensures platforms are stable compliant and scalable. This is a hands-on execution role with accountability for platform health delivery outcomes and operational excellence.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Product Ownership & Delivery:
GRC Platform Enablement:
Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration:
Operational Excellence:
Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort improve user experience and standardize processes across GRC platforms.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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 Qualifications:
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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 $72800 to $130000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
#RPO #GREEN
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 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.
The Technical Product Owner is responsible for the day-to-day product ownership and delivery of key enterprise Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) platforms including eGRC (RSA Archer) Aravo Compliance Hub and supporting GRC tools.
This role translates risk compliance and audit requirements into clear product backlogs partners closely with engineering and vendors and ensures platforms are stable compliant and scalable. This is a hands-on execution role with accountability for platform health delivery outcomes and operational excellence.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Product Ownership & Delivery:
- Own and manage the product backlog for assigned GRC platforms ensuring alignment with enterprise risk compliance audit and regulatory priorities
- Translate business and risk requirements into epics user stories functional requirements and acceptance criteria
- Partner with engineering teams to support sprint planning backlog refinement testing and release execution
- Ensure production stability by managing defects prioritizing fixes and supporting platform enhancements
GRC Platform Enablement:
- Support core GRC capabilities across:
- Risk assessments control mapping issue management and reporting (eGRC / Archer)
- Third-party risk workflows and vendor lifecycle management (Aravo)
- Audit and compliance artifact intake and workflow orchestration (Compliance Hub)
- Ensure platform configurations align with enterprise risk frameworks (e.g. NIST ISO HITRUST) and audit requirements
- Support evidence automation workflow standardization and system integrations to improve efficiency and data quality
Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration:
- Act as the primary product contact for Risk Compliance Audit Technology and Engineering stakeholders
- Partner with vendors to track roadmap items manage enhancements and resolve platform issues
- Communicate delivery status risks and dependencies to product risk and technology leadership
Operational Excellence:
- Track and report on platform KPIs including adoption stability backlog health and delivery throughput
- Support audit readiness and regulator-facing needs by ensuring accurate reliable system outputs
Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort improve user experience and standardize processes across GRC platforms.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
- 2+ years of experience in technical product ownership business analysis or GRC technology delivery
- 2+ years of hands-on experience working with enterprise GRC platforms such as RSA Archer Aravo compliance or audit management systems (or comparable enterprise risk/compliance tools)
- 2+ years of demonstrated ability to translate risk compliance or audit requirements into documented technical requirements including user stories functional requirements and acceptance criteria
- 1+ years of experience working in Agile delivery environments (Scrum and/or Kanban)
- Intermediate level of proficiency with written and verbal communication skills with experience engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting enterprise risk management third-party risk audit management or compliance programs
- Familiarity with risk and control frameworks such as NIST ISO 27001 HITRUST SOC or similar
- Experience with workflow automation evidence automation and system-to-system integrations
- Prior experience partnering with external vendors to manage roadmaps and platform enhancements
- Experience working in highly regulated environments (e.g. healthcare financial services)
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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 $72800 to $130000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
#RPO #GREEN
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
- 2+ years of experience in technical product ownership business analysis or GRC technology delivery
- 2+ years of hands-on experience working with enterprise GRC platforms such as RSA Archer Aravo or similar tools
- 2+ years of ability to translate risk compliance or audit requirements into technical requirements
- 1+ years of experience working in Agile delivery environments (Scrum or Kanban)
- Intermediate level proficiency with written and verbal communication skills
What the Team is Saying
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—PTO accrues each pay period with eight paid U.S. holidays plus a floating holiday and generous time away is consistently emphasized. This breadth supports planned and unplanned time off beyond standard vacation days.
- Parental & Family Support—Six weeks of paid parental leave up to two weeks of paid caregiver leave Bright Horizons back‑up care and adoption assistance signal strong family-oriented support. EAP access with counseling sessions further extends help to employees and their households.
- Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits—Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability Calm app membership tuition reimbursement commuter and FSA accounts and broad employee discounts expand everyday wellbeing resources. Free or low‑cost virtual visits complement these lifestyle supports.
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The Company
HQ: Eden Prairie MN
160000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011
What We Do
Optum part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses 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. At Optum we support your well-being with an understanding team extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models core on‑site (5 days/week) hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote vary by country role and location.
Typical time on-site: Not Specified
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