Product Owner

Here at Optum, we have a truly exciting opportunity for a Product Owner to join our highly capable and talented Primary & Community Care product team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting time to join us as a business as we continue to grow. Responsible for providing essential technology to 10,000 healthcare organisations across all major UK health sectors, you will play a significant part in driving the success of modernising our flagship primary care product, EMIS Web. We are looking for a Product Owner with previous experience working with development teams to maintain and deliver the product backlog.If you want to be part of a company where you are valued and a role that allows you to see your contribution come to life improving current and future health outcomes through product ownership, then apply today!This Product Owner position is remote working, however our product team meet on an ad hoc basis in our office for collaborative sessions. What you’ll do As a Product Owner you will be responsible for owning and maintaining a technology focused product backlog comprising of enhancement and optimisation features. You will be aligned to our market leading electronic patient record solutions, EMIS Web, and EMIS-X that support the day-to-day needs of healthcare teams, from appointment booking to referrals. You will work proactively with internal stakeholders including product managers and engineering teams to gather requirements and create user stories that align with the product vision. Other key responsibilities:Clearly define acceptance criteria for user stories and tasks, providing the platform teams with a comprehensive understanding of success criteria.Participate in sprint planning meetings with the teams, driving the prioritisation of user stories and technical tasks. Collaborate to ensure a shared understanding of all requirements.Effectively communicate with stakeholders, product managers, and the engineering teams, providing updates on the status of the data backlog and ensuring alignment on priorities.Using agile development principles, work collaboratively to define features, sequenced and delivered in a way that will deliver optimal customer and business value.Who you’ll be We need you to be an experienced Product Owner with a proven record of strategic backlog planning and management of technology-related products. 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.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 software-related product deliveryKnowledge and experience of Agile Strong collaborator with engineering stakeholdersExcellent technical problem solvingExperience within health care is desirable but not essential to your successAbout UsOptum 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. Equality, Diversity, and InclusionAt 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.

Created: 2025-07-23