IT Product Manager for Data Logistics

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to Department of Defense restrictions.

Role Snapshot

Our IT Product Manager for Data Logistics leads strategic product initiatives that modernize secure mail handling, imaging, and digitization of business-critical documents. This Manager oversees the full product lifecycle, aligning delivery with business goals through Agile (SAFe®)practices like Program Increment Planning (PI Planning) and backlog refinement. They will partner with engineering, operations, and compliance teams. The IT Product Manager drives scalable, high-tech solutions that support federal and commercial clients. Having technical fluency in Agile tools, workflow automation, cloud platforms, EDI and compliance frameworks is essential. As a key departmental leader, this role fosters innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role requires product management skills including roadmap planning, backlog prioritization and KPI definition.

Salary Range

125,000 ~ $160,000

The base pay offered for this position may vary within the posted range based on your job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Work Location Our first consideration will be to have this new employee live in the state of Wisconsin and to take advantage of Hybrid work and collaboration. Employees living within 45 miles of WPS Headquarters ( 1717 W. Broadway in Madison, WI) will be expected to be able to work Hybrid 3 days a week on a regular basis.

• As a secondary consideration, we do offer remote work in the following approved states :

We are open to remote work in the following approved states :

Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin

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What skills would help me in this role?

Minimum Qualifications

Deep understanding of product management principles, agile frameworks, and IT solution delivery this includes : Agile / Scrum methodologies, backlog management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps), and iterative delivery practices including sprint cycles and PI Planning. Strategic thinking with ability to translate division / business unit goals into actionable product strategies.

Strong leadership and people management skills with ability to coach and mentor teams.

Expertise in agile product management, scaled agile frameworks (SAFe®), or hybrid delivery models.

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience to assist the development team navigate technical complexities.

Excellent financial acumen with experience managing product budgets.

Ability to influence and drive change across diverse teams and complex organizations.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Negotiation skills with ability to effectively negotiate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of product priorities and commitments.

Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Remote Work Requirements

Benefits

Who We Are

is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors and group health plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active-duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad. WPS has been making healthcare easier for the people we serve for nearly . Proud to be military and veteran ready.

Culture Drives Our Success

WPS’ culture is where the great work and innovations of our people are seen, fueled and rewarded. We accomplish this by creating an open and empowering employee experience. We recognize the benefits of employee engagement as an investment in our workforce—both current and future—to effectively seek, leverage, and include differing and unique perspectives that fuel agility and innovation on high-performing teams. This results in people bringing their authentic selves to work every day in an organization that successfully adapts to business changes and new opportunities.

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This position may from time to time provide support to federal health care programs and other governmental or regulated industries. In accordance with law and / or contractual requirements, individuals in this role are or may be subject to all applicable federal regulations, agency contract requirements, and WPS internal policies, including but not limited to standards for data security, privacy, confidentiality, and program integrity. WPS and its personnel are subject to mandatory enhanced screening and background investigation prior to being granted access to information systems and / or sensitive data in order to safeguard regulated information and government resources that provide critical services.