51 Apps Product Manager jobs in Ireland

**Our Purpose**
_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Director, Product Development
Who is Mastercard?
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.
Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.
Mastercard Foundry is the innovation engine driving the future of commerce. We incubate, prototype, and scale breakthrough products that redefine how people and businesses interact with payments, data, and digital experiences. Our mission is to build what's next-faster, smarter, and with purpose.
Role Overview
We're seeking a visionary Product Development Director to lead the creation of next-generation solutions within our New Product Development portfolio. This role is ideal for someone with deep product management expertise, a passion for building from zero-to-one, and bonus points for experience in adtech or digital media ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams to define, develop, and launch innovative products from concept to market.
- Own the product strategy, roadmap, and execution for high-impact initiatives aligned with Mastercard's strategic goals.
- Partner with engineering, design, CX&D, and data teams to prototype, test, and iterate on new product ideas - overseeing the development of features in the product roadmap
- Prioritize development of features as they align against product strategy
- Define product usage metrics and work with development teams to monitor
- Identify issues, risks, and dependencies to track product development
- Build strong working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders
- Act as connector to ensure commercial and technological success of our products by working with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales and Marketing, Technology teams, Data Strategy)
- Drive customer discovery, market validation, and competitive analysis to inform product direction.
- Develop compelling business cases, go-to-market strategies, and stakeholder alignment materials.
- Apply Mastercard frameworks to ensure scalable success. Championing a culture of experimentation, agility, and customer-centricity.
About you
- 10+ years of experience in product management, preferably in fintech, payments, or digital platforms.
- Proven track record of launching new products and scaling them in dynamic environments.
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to navigate ambiguity with clarity and confidence.
- Experience with adtech, martech, or data-driven media platforms is a strong plus.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to influence across a matrixed organization.
- Natural problem solver: analytical, curious, and fact-driven approach to product development.
- Agile product management in data products, writing and gathering product requirements, gap analysis, and business case development
- The ability to deal with multiple and competing priorities, structure and manage work streams, and set clear expectations and deadlines
- Exceptional analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

Product Development Engineer – Medical Device Industry

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Product Development Engineer to join a fast-paced and innovative medical device team. This role is central to the design, development, and optimization of next-generation medical technologies, involving both hardware and software components. You will work cross-functionally to bring products from concept through to commercialization, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and a strong focus on patient outcomes.

Responsibilities Include but are not Limited to:

• Lead product development activities from design and prototyping to testing, validation, and market launch.

• Collaborate with Operations, QA/RA, Technical Support, and Commercial teams to ensure smooth and compliant product development.

• Partner with Product Management to define product strategies and technical requirements aligned with business goals.

• Define design inputs, conduct feasibility studies, and contribute to the development of technical documentation including design history files and technical files.

• Work on embedded systems, firmware, and software development to support fully integrated device functionality.

• Conduct risk assessments and support the implementation of risk management strategies.

• Optimize designs for manufacturability, scalability, and performance.

• Manage the full product development lifecycle and ensure adherence to regulatory and quality requirements.

• Participate in design reviews and prototype evaluations, offering technical guidance across departments.

• Troubleshoot and resolve product issues during both development and post-market stages.

• Degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related discipline).

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in product development, preferably in the medical device sector or a closely related field.

• Strong experience with embedded systems, firmware, and software development.

• Proven background in taking medical devices from concept to market launch.

• Solid understanding of design controls, validation, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485).

• Proficient in both hardware and software product design, prototyping, and testing.

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and materials.

• Familiar with risk management techniques (e.g., FMEA) and regulatory documentation practices.

• Skilled in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), MATLAB, C/C++, Python, and embedded platforms.

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, regulatory, quality, and commercial teams.

• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable with a continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred & Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with auditory or wearable medical technologies.

• Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971 standards.

• Experience with PLM systems and product lifecycle documentation.

• Lean/Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.

• Ability to mentor and train junior team members.

• Track record of process and product optimization with risk mitigation.

• Flexibility to work in a dynamic and evolving environment.

• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

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Job title:Senior Product Development Engineer Location:Parkmore, Galway Benefits:Excellent salary, bonus, healthcare and pension. Company: My client are a trusted provider of design and contract manufacturing solutions dedicated primarily to the medical device field. They support the full lifecycle of medical product developmentfrom innovation, industrial design, and engineering, to component manufacturing, assembly, packaging, and supply chain managementserving both multinational corporations and agile start-ups. Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead product development activity for customer projects (which may include multiple simultaneous projects) to ensure that customer requirements are defined, resolved into solutions and translated into product specifications for transfer to production. Engineering development of user focused product solutions that are optimised for manufacture. Lead (and for certain program support) the following product development activities: Concept development, Engineering, Design Verification stages of new product developments. Delivery of Mechanical Design solutions for early stage and end stage product development. Risk assessment, Risk Management as per ISO14971. Prototyping and testing concept designs and initial engineering builds. CAD development & tolerance stack up analysis - SolidWorks 3D CAD proficient in complex assemblies, surface modelling - 2d drawings. Pilot production trials to assess concept feasibility & troubleshoot design risk. Development of Product Specification & Test Method Development and documentation of such in Product Input/Output format. Statistical analysis of product test data using Minitab or equivalent software. Design verification, including development of test protocols & conducting of testing as per ISO13485 / customer requirements. Work with Design team to define & complete product validation and usability testing. Work with customers to complete Design & Technical reviews. Work with Process Development team and Production teams to complete transfer to production and pre-production planning. Work with the PM to define, plan, track and report on Product Development projects; this should include use of Work Breakdown Structures, Project Plans, Costing etc. (for smaller program the engineering lead may be the PM). Lead development of project proposals outlining cost, schedule, risk etc. & liaise with customers to present and review proposals to secure project sale. Work with Quality team to evaluate product non-conformances to assist in root cause analysis and recommend design modifications if appropriate. Education & Experience Required : Minimum 5 years experience in product development for medical devices, ideally in highly regulated Class III devices. Demonstrated understanding of various types of manufacturing, mechanisms, materials, tolerance-analysis and design-for-manufacturing is required. Mechanical Design experience required. Highly experienced in product specification design; translation of design inputs to engineering outputs, tolerance stack up analysis, as well as product testing; limit challenge testing, test method development, test method validation etc. Experience of working under medical device design controls, with proven knowledge of design verification/validation and design/process FMEAs is required. Experience of medical device regulations including GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), QSR (Quality Systems Regulations) and ISO quality requirements is required. Experienced in Risk Management for medical devices and associated documentation processes. Excellent problem solving, decision making, and root cause analysis skills are required. Experience designing for manufacturability particularly for plastics, and experience with related supplier management. Highly experienced in project management, from conception to delivery; strong initiative and follow through in executing project responsibilities, overcoming obstacles and balancing multiple priorities effectively through strong technical and/or project leadership experience is required. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; the ability to effectively communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge to all levels of the organisation is required. Experience in team management and a demonstrated track-record of being part of successful cross-functional product development teams is required. Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g. Solidworks) and MS Office Suite is required. Does this sound like your next career move? To apply and For more info forward your application to the link provided or contact me on OR Benefits: Healthcare + Annual Bonus + Pension

Key Responsibilities and Duties: This role will involve being part of the New Product team based in Dublin and dealing daily with our office in China. You will be involved in all aspects of new product development for our range of lighting products. You will work closely with our manufacturers and our quality control, technical, marketing and sales teams in China, Australia, UK and Europe to ensure that we supply high-quality products to our customers. Training will be provided on all aspects of the role to ensure a smoot integration into the team. Key Responsibilities & Duties: Assist in the management of all product development projects, constantly striving to push projects through the development process within agreed deadlines Collaborate with QC and Technical teams in Dublin to gather feedback Daily communication with colleagues in China to update and follow up actions. Management and review of product technical data ensuring accuracy and consistency. Review product designs and provide suggested improvements. Assist in management of product samples, ordering, reviewing, cataloguing. Collate and cross reference new product information supplied by QC and NPD China. Complete comparison sheets and make suggestions based on evaluation of data. Produce sales analysis reports showing results of worldwide product launches. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing departments in producing catalogues and promotional materials to support launches of our products worldwide Evaluate the department's processes, suggest improvements, and develop strategies. Key Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Product Design, Engineering, Purchasing, Product Development, Project Mgmt. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite such as Excel, outlook and word is essential. Highly organised with proven project management skills Task focused with a proactive and positive approach to problem-solving. A high level of accuracy and attention to detailare essential. A self-starterwith strong communication and interpersonal skills Willingness to learn, get involved in all aspects of the department and enjoy working in a fast-paced ambitious team. If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Celtic Careers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. By submitting your CV or personal details, you are providing Celtic Careers consent to process your personal data. In order to service you as a candidate this is required. Celtic Careers may contact you from time to time regarding further opportunities. Celtic Careers will not share your data with third parties without your prior consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us at the email address above. For further information please see our Privacy Statement on our website. Skills: Lighting Product Development Eletronics

Director, Combination Product Development page is loaded Director, Combination Product Development Apply locations Northern Cross, Dublin, Ireland time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R McDermott Laboratories Limited

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:

Access - Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership - Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
Partnership - Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Our Global Device Development is an innovative, technically excellent and fully integrated organization, delivering access to high quality, safe, robust and effective device and combination products to meet the worlds' evolving patient healthcare needs. We develop device technologies to enable drug-delivery for respiratory, biologic, biosimilar and injectable products, and work across Viatris to support innovative technology solutions to provide healthcare solutions for our patients. We operate from 4 sites: Dublin, Ireland, Cambridge & Sandwich, UK and Southpointe, Pittsburgh, USA. Every member of our team is dedicated to creating better health for a better world, one person at a time.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here's how the Director, Combination Product Development - Injectables, Respiratory and Transdermal (Global Device Development) a people manager role will make an impact:

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• People manager of Scientists and Engineers who support device development for Injectables, Respiratory and Transdermal combination products

• Build and expand team with responsibility for hiring new positions to support new technologies and programs within the Injectables, Respiratory and Transdermal portfolio.

• Lead a team who support device development by generating the critical evidence that demonstrates to regulatory agencies that the combination product is safe, effective, reliable and fulfills regulatory requirements.

• Responsible for technical interface between drug product and device teams during combination product development on elements such as primary container interface and compatibility, exhibit batch manufacture and stability studies

• Lead and provide technical oversight to a team responsible for design verification, stability, biological evaluation, extractables, and transport & shipping studies.

• Responsible for leading a technical team during regulatory and notified body inspections by representing the team in front of auditors and ensuring audit readiness.

• Overall responsible for method development, approval of method validations and test protocols and reports.

• Technical oversight of team responsible for the development of design requirements and combination product specifications based on characterization of comparator products, regulatory requirements, design intent and user requirements.

• Provide technical support to manufacturing sites during filling and assembly process development. Responsible for designing experiments and manufacturing trials to identify process controls, reliability requirements, sampling plans and release specifications.

• Responsible for ensuring a device control strategy is in place to support combination product manufacture and transfer to manufacturing site.

• Trending and statistical analysis of design verification and manufacturing data including compilation of technical reports to support combination product development lifecycle.

• Ensures all activities within team are conducted and executed to the appropriate quality standards within the GDD Quality Management System.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• The ideal candidate will be a qualified, highly experienced pharmaceutical professional with a proven track record of success, a positive attitude and who wants to progress in a fast-paced environment.

• Experienced People Manager.

• Masters/Degree in Engineering/Science with experience in R&D or Technical Support environment.

• Previous experience of managing a technical team in an R&D environment.

• Experienced in writing regulatory submissions.

• Experienced in leading a technical team in support of FDA, HPRA or notified body inspections

• A working knowledge of ISO 13485 & FDA 21 CFR Part 820 Design Control requirements would be an advantage.

• It is essential that the candidate will be both highly innovative and well organized, having excellent planning and communication skills and able to operate across all site teams. In addition, the candidate must be able to work under pressure and have a proven track record of problem solving and effective time management.

• Well-developed communication skills to lead or facilitate effective discussions. Able to communicate technical information to key stakeholders.

• Some travel will be required as part of this role.

At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits at Viatris

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. Some of our benefits include the following on top of a competitive salary:

• Excellent career progression opportunities

• Work-life balance initiatives

• Bonus scheme

• Health insurance

• Pension

Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris

At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit

Sustainability at Viatris

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit

A t Viatris, we offer competitive salar ies , benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Viatris is a global healthcare company formed in 2020 through the combination of Mylan and Upjohn, a legacy division of Pfizer. By integrating the strengths of these two companies, including our global workforce, we aim to deliver increased access to affordable, quality medicines for patients worldwide, regardless of geography or circumstance.

We believe in healthcare as it should be - empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. Because of our unwavering belief that better access leads to better health, we leverage our best-in-class manufacturing and scientific expertise and proven commercial capabilities to bring quality medicines to patients when and where they need them.

Job Description We're now looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead New Product Development (NPD) initiatives at our Tipperarysite in Ireland. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the development of innovative, market-ready diagnostic solutions from concept through to launch. What you'll do: Develop and deliver end-to-end programme plans for complex NPD projects, aligned with strategic priorities Lead, inspire, and coordinate cross-functional teams to bring new products to market efficiently and effectively Manage timelines, resources, budgets, and stakeholder expectations Oversee the full product development lifecycle - from ideation to commercial launch Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the programme lifecycle Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and senior leadership Analyse market needs and customer feedback to inform product strategy Track key performance indicators and promote continuous improvement Deliver progress updates to senior management and cross-functional partners Champion clear, consistent communication across teams Qualifications What you'll bring: A degree in Engineering, Business, Life Sciences or a related field 5-7+ years of experience in programme or project management, ideally in life sciences, medical devices, diagnosticsor pharmaceuticals Proven success delivering complex, cross-functional projects or programmes Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, etc.) Expertise in budgeting, risk managementand stakeholder engagement Exceptional leadership, communicationand problem-solving skills PMP certification or equivalent is desirable Familiarity with manufacturing and supply chain processes is an advantage Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar Additional Information Why join us? At LGC, our purpose is Science for a Safer World,and our people are key to delivering it. We're proud of our inclusive, collaborative culture and committed to helping our teams thrive. What we offer: 25 days holiday Life assurance and health allowance Retail discounts and recognition awards Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Excellent opportunities for long-term career development A workplace guided by our core values: nPassion | Curiosity | Integrity | Brilliance | Respect We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing a recruitment process that is accessible and supportive for all. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know. Ready to lead the next wave of diagnostic innovation? Apply now. n#lgcij To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

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.**
As a Fortune 5 business, we're one of the world's leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you'll have or the challenges you'll encounter.
We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability, we're on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.
In healthcare, evolution doesn't just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum.
As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We'll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You'll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.
Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Product Manager to join our data product team. Optum RX is a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to delivering high-quality health products and services. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Product Manager to join our Pricing and Data tools product development team and help drive the success of our projects.
**Schedule** : Full-time position, Monday - Friday with standard working hours
_Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our_ _Dublin or Letterkenny Offices and_ _telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model._
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Define and communicate the product vision and strategy to the development team and stakeholders
+ Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and prioritize requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals
+ Collaborate with UX and development to design solutions and validate these solutions prior to product development
+ Create and maintain the product backlog, user stories, ensuring it is well-defined, prioritized, and up to date
+ Work closely with the development team to ensure a clear understanding of requirements and provide guidance throughout the development process
+ Conduct regular grooming sessions to refine and prioritize user stories
+ Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement
+ Monitor and report on product progress, performance, and key metrics
+ Act as the primary point of contact for all product-related inquiries and decisions
+ Ensure the product meets quality standards and delivers value to customers
_You will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in._
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree (or higher) in business, Computer Science, or a related field
+ Experience as a Product Owner/Product Manager in an Agile environment
+ Understanding of Agile methodologies and principles
+ Experience with product management tools (e.g., Confluence, Rally/Jira, Aha, etc.)
+ Experience with best practice product discovery, design thinking, product development and outbound product management
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent certification
+ Experience in data products and services
+ Experience developing and delivering enterprise services
+ Familiarity with UX/UI design principles
+ Experience in ML or working directly with Data Scientist
**Soft Skills:**
+ Communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
+ Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
+ Analytical and problem-solving skills
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
**Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.**
_All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy._
_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._
_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveler community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2024 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved._
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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.
In healthcare, evolution doesn't just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum.
As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We'll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You'll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.
**About the role:**
In healthcare, evolution doesn't just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum.
As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We'll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You'll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.
Todays' RCM is inherently complex due to opaque and payer-specific adjudication rules, incurring significant waste and inefficiency. Optum Insight is committed to delivering new technology and processes to improve the Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) workflow using advances in Gen AI and other state-of-the-art technology that would ultimately benefit all stakeholders involved in the healthcare ecosystem - payers, providers, and patients
As a Product Owner, you have the unique opportunity to act as an entrepreneur within Optum Insight, You will contribute to the planning, execution, and delivery of a product which solves problems and delight customers. You are the Voice of the Customer and work backwards from a deep understanding of customers' problems. You will maximize product value by defining product goals, product roadmap, and managing backlog, while working with our Technology and our Business stakeholders.
_Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model._
**Primary Responsibilities of the Product Manager:**
- **Product Management:**
o Roadmap Planning: Create and maintain the product roadmap for outlining the development timeline and major milestones.
o Backlog Management: Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring that the team is working on features that deliver the most value.
o Work with tech teams, business users, and business partners to understand requirements.
- **Technical Expertise:**
o Stay abreast of technological advancements and industry trends to inform product development.
o Understand complex technical issues and facilitate problem-solving discussions.
o Ensure the product adheres to technical, security, and regulatory standards.
- **Data-Driven Decision Making:**
o Use data and analytics to inform product decisions and measure success.
o Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the product.
**- Stakeholder Engagement:**
o Act as a liaison between the Technology team and business stakeholders for your products.
o Gather and analyze feedback from stakeholders to inform product decisions.
o Communicate progress and challenges to stakeholders at regular intervals.
- **Agile and Process Improvement:**
o Champion Agile methodologies and continuous improvement within the tech product team.
o Facilitate sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
o Monitor and report on product performance, using data to drive decisions.
- **Risk Management and Quality Assurance:**
o Identify and mitigate risks throughout the product development process.
o Ensure quality assurance processes are integrated into product development.
o Oversee the resolution of technical and customer-facing issues.
You will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.
**Required Qualifications of the Director, Product Management:**
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience
- Proven Product Management experience
- Experience with end-to-end product delivery, including feature delivery and tradeoffs (prioritization) and contributing to engineering & technology strategy discussions
- Experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g., research, engineering, UI/UX, Program Management, etc.)
- Proficiency in Agile methodologies and product management tools
- Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
- Experience and understanding of software development lifecycle and technologies.
**Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.**
All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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 marginalised 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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.

Optum is a global organisation 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.**
In healthcare, evolution doesn't just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum. As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We'll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You'll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.
As a **Product Manager** , within Clinical Solutions - Prospective Risk and Quality Service, you will be a Product Owner of one or more scrum teams and be responsible for functioning as the voice of the customer within product engineering teams to ensure the specification, prioritization, delivery, and commercialization of RQ products.
You will deliver on product strategy and vision, leading the strategic build of our data and analytics capabilities utilizing agile delivery process. The role is associated with the Optum Insight technology teams that provide prospective, concurrent, and retrospective quality and risk evaluations for Medicare, Medicare Advantage, ACA, and Medicaid plan members across UHC, Optum Health and other Commercial Payers.
As a **Product Manager** in this area, you will ensure the delivery of marketable capabilities, and engage with key stakeholders to define, document, and prioritize features and collaborate with the agile scrums team to deliver. By converting requirements to technical requirements, define acceptance criteria across various initiative levels for internal products whilst focusing on Falcon AI commercialization.
You must have excellent communication, organization, documentation, and presentation skills, and positive energy. You must be able to identify, facilitate, and drive a business solution to completion, along with the technical and business competency to ensure the correct outcome.
**Schedule** : Full-time position with standard working hours of Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
_Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model._
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Product owner of one or more scrum teams
+ Work with product manager to obtain voice of customer (VOC) and identify capabilities to add to the product
+ Aid in the prioritization of capabilities and features
+ Deconstruct features into user stories to be executed by the scrum teams
+ Produce a healthy backlog by grooming four sprints worth of user's stories
+ Prioritize backlog based on priority established by the product manager
+ Define and provide direction for user experience and user interface
+ Conduct Voice of Customer (VOC) research and interviews to define product capabilities and features
+ Create user documentation and internal marketing material for product promotion
_You will be rewarded and recognised 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in._
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's Degree (or higher) OR equivalent experience
+ Healthcare experience or any related domain
+ Experience in agile software development methodologies, and collaborating with cross-functional product owners, data scientists, business SMEs and agile engineering teams
+ Experience writing features and user stories
+ Experience developing marketing material
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Product management experience
+ Experience working in the healthcare analytics space on clinical and claims data sources
+ Product owner experience on an Agile scrum team
+ Experience writing end-user documentation
+ Experience with US healthcare and healthcare claims data
+ Subject matter experience in US CMS quality and risk programs
+ Subject matter expertise in the Risk Adjustment space
+ Experience with the specification, delivery, and commercialization of AI products
+ Experience working on cloud-based, enterprise applications with analytics components
+ Experience working with Data Science teams developing clinical analytical components
+ Previous product owner experience on an Agile scrum team
+ SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) or other relevant certifications.
+ Product owner or equivalent certification
+ Experience with product management tools like Aha, Rally, and GitHub
+ Understanding of architecture principles and DevOps methodology
+ Experience with integration testing/automation practices
+ Ability to identify training needs, coach, and mentor teams
**Soft Skills:**
+ Written and verbal communication skills
**Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.**
_All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy._
_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 marginalised 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._
_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved._
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