Lead Product Manager, AI Market and Competitive Intelligence

Optum is seeking a Lead Product Manager for AI Market and Competitive Intelligence to shape where the company invests in artificial intelligence by tracking emerging capabilities, patterns, and market signals across industries. The role is based in Minnetonka, MN with remote work options, and offers an annual salary range of USD 112,700 to 193,200.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor and evaluate emerging technology capabilities, tools, and product patterns with a strong AI focus, assessing how they reshape user expectations and experiences across industries.
• Develop a first-hand perspective on the AI landscape by actively engaging with new technologies, platforms, and tools rather than relying solely on third-party reports or traditional research sources.
• Identify patterns, inflection points, and gaps in the current product roadmap, surfacing high-impact opportunities to product and strategy leaders.
• Translate external signals into clear points of view and recommendations to guide where to invest, experiment, partner, or wait.
• Produce regular intelligence outputs, including reports, briefings, and scenario narratives, that go beyond summaries by introducing new ways of thinking and shaping strategic direction.
• Partner with Product, UX, and Competitive Intelligence teams to connect external signals with internal capabilities, ensuring insights are actionable and grounded in reality.
• Contribute to future-state visioning, including scenario writing, product concepts, and directional thinking that inform long-term strategy.
• Act as a thought partner to senior leaders, providing perspective on emerging risks, opportunities, and competitive differentiation in the AI landscape.

Requirements

• 7+ years in product management, emerging technology strategy and research, or innovation-focused roles, with direct exposure to AI-enabled products or platforms.
• Experience working across industries or analyzing consumer-grade technology experiences.
• Ability to understand and evaluate AI technologies at a practical level, including LLMs, copilots, automation tools, and personalization systems.
• Proven track record translating emerging technology signals into product or business decisions.
• Evidence of forming original perspectives rather than simply summarizing research, such as written insights, strategy memos, thought leadership, or internal influence.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize ambiguity into clear, compelling recommendations for executives.

Technologies

• LLMs
• Copilots
• Automation tools
• Personalization systems

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

Application deadline

The posting remains active for a minimum of two business days or until a sufficient candidate pool is identified. The listing may be removed earlier due to high applicant volume.