Here at Optum, we are looking for a technical and data-driven Product Owner to join our growing EMIS-X product team on a fixed term contract until the end of December 2026.
Working remotely, you will be joining a team which possesses great knowledge and skills. However, we are a company who embrace new ideas and innovative solutions which can create efficiencies to ensure we continue to deliver value through delivering better care using technology innovation.
This is an exciting time to join us as a business as we continue to grow. You will play a significant part in shaping and delivering backend capabilities that serve a technically sophisticated customer base.
If you have a background in data analysis, data engineering or data science and looking to move into a more product-orientated role, then this Technical Product Owner position would be great for you!
What you’ll do
As a Technical Product Owner, you will play a significant part in ensuring that we deliver successful features that enable scalable, secure and performant data services.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team that is driving and delivering the success of data-driven health technology products. Working remotely, you will be responsible for owning and maintaining the data-related product backlog, plus developing user stories and prioritising requirements for the development team.
Other key responsibilities and accountabilities will include;
* Own and manage the product backlog for backend data services ensuring alignment with business goals and technical strategy.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including data analysts, infrastructure specialists and the wider product team to gather data requirements.
* Translate complex technical requirements into actionable user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
* Lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, and iteration review sessions with engineering teams, ensuring that features and user stories are prioritised effectively.
* Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring shared understanding and alignment.
* Uphold and embed Optum’s data governance and security standards throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with enterprise compliance frameworks.
* Work closely with the development team to address technical issues and challenges.
* Continuously improve team processes and delivery velocity.
Who you’ll be
We need you to either have prior experience in data analysis, data science or data engineering with a desire to move into a product position or working in a Technical Product Owner role with experience of data analytic platforms. You will have a strong understanding of relevant data technologies such as SQL and Python, data query engines and cloud technologies. You will be inquisitive, understanding the needs of our customers and internal stakeholders to deliver the product roadmap to the market and the wider business.
Having worked in an agile environment previously, you will have a proven record of supporting strategic backlog planning and management of software-related products. Collaboration is essential; you will be able to demonstrate previous experience of engaging with technologists and breaking down complex development tasks into manageable deliverables to meet sprint targets.
Other professional and technical skills we are looking for you to demonstrate include;
* Previous experience and passion for data-related product delivery
* Proven track record of delivering complex technical products in fast-paced environments.
* Experience working with cross-functional agile teams using Scrum, SAFe or LeSS
* Hands-on experience or strong understanding of SQL, Python, data query engines (such as Starburst or Presto), and AWS services, combined with knowledge of cloud architecture, data pipelines, and analytics tools to support informed decision-making and trade-offs.
* Strong collaborator with internal and external stakeholders – exposure to working with customers to drive product development
* Excellent technical problem solving
* Experience working within healthcare or regulated sector would be desirable.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Optum, we are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable culture where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work and to reach their full potential. This is a foundation stone of Optum, anchoring the employee cycle from recruitment through to ongoing personal development and genuine, continuous two-way employee engagement, supported by our company values which determine everything we do.
Optum is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. We will always work to accommodate individual needs during your application journey. If you require any adjustments, please advise the talent team.