Digital Product Director

Company: UnitedHealth Group Inc
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

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If you have a passion for all things digital read on. We are looking for a well-rounded, seasoned digital leader with deep experience driving user experience strategy. The Digital Product Director is responsible for managing a team of Product Managers in the creation of the ideal prospect acquisition experience that meets both user and business needs. This position requires collaboration with key business leaders to develop and maintain a multi-year roadmap and the associated business cases that justify investment. You will also be responsible for delivering on the vision and demonstrate success via user feedback and supporting growth metrics.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop and communicate an overall capabilities strategy, vision, and roadmap for assigned tools and experiences

Innovate new ways to drive value, for the Customers and the Business, through assigned digital capabilities

Partner with senior leaders from other functions (e.g. Digital, Marketing, Technology, Product Strategy, Operations, PMO, Sales, and Analytics) for planning, execution and delivery of roadmaps

Partner with UHG Consumer Insights team to organize and conduct market research that informs and refines our digital experiences

Utilize influencing skills to build a collaborative culture and foster relationships with both internal and external strategic partners

Manage digital performance through the definition of, and measurement against, key business results and objectives

Build a product culture which understands the importance of rapid testing, learning, and adjustment

Collaborate with team members to prioritize digital needs based on user research, marketing insights, competitive intelligence, business needs, and trends in online technology and user experience

Ensure a suite of digital solutions are delivered according to plan and budget, including identifying and resolving risks and issues

Develop various communication elements to socialize/explain/educate stakeholders on digital strategy and respective delivery statuses

Provide hands-on leadership to a team of Product Managers, Product Analysts and Product Owners

Establish and maintain relationships with 3rd party agencies for services and skills required to support design and delivery efforts

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:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

8+ years of digital marketing experience

Experience developing a multi-year digital strategy, focused on user and business needs

Experience leading a team in the strategy, execution and optimization of digital user experiences

Experience with analytics tools (i.e. Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, etc.)

Deep understanding of digital marketing and user experience best practices including responsive design

Understanding of DTC digital prospect acquisition and measurement

Live within a commutable distance of this specific career opportunity

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing agency relationships relative to UX and related activities

Health care experience or experience in other interactive and digital industries such as retail and financial services

Experience working successfully in a large, matrixed organization

Healthcare experience

Digital industry expert with a passion for staying current

Understanding of content management systems (i.e. Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore, etc.)

Ability to create and refine processes toward efficient execution

Ability to understand and optimize the entire user experience funnel, leveraging testing and personalization tools (i.e. Adobe Target, etc.)

Strong empathy for consumers and a passion for understanding how to meet their needs

Ability to develop and maintain relationships to establish trust and credibility across a matrixed, cross-functional team

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Requisition Number 882418

Job Title Digital Product Director - Minnetonka, MN

Job Family Marketing and Advertising

Business Segment Medicare and Retirement

Job Location Information UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-800-561-0861 and press or say 1 for Applicant to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

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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