Manager Product Management

Highmark Inc. Job Title

This role is responsible for contributing to the product strategy and roadmap for a defined product area, by managing a team while working under the direction of leadership. This role focuses on deeply understanding customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape to inform product development decisions. The incumbent works cross-functionally to manage a team that is executing a portfolio roadmap or portfolio of product roadmaps and delivering high-quality products that meet business objectives. They will manage the product backlog for a specific product or feature set.

Highlights of the ideal candidate experience :

Strong knowledge of Medicare Advantage and D-SNP insurance products

Understanding of Medicare Advantage competitive landscape / dynamics

Understanding of the insurance product lifecycle from start to finish

Experience developing and submitting Medicare Advantage bids

Experience managing vendor relationships for health-related services

Experience analyzing Medicare Advantage insurance product financial performance

Experience with insurance product delivery and implementation

Experience overseeing a team of Product Analyst and / or Product Managers (ideal)

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to : involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary
• Product Strategy & Roadmap Contribution : Support leadership in developing and refining product strategy and roadmaps. Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify opportunities and inform product decisions.
• Requirements Definition & Backlog Management : Ensure accuracy and quality in requirement definition and backlog management executed by product management team
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and other teams to ensure successful product development and launch. Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and other agile ceremonies.
• Product Development & Launch :
• Manage product development process across portfolio of products. Support the product management team as they facilitate the process for their individual products within the portfolio. Ensure quality and strategic foresight across the portfolio
• Customer Engagement : Engage with customers and users to gather feedback and understand their needs. Participate in user testing and other research activities.
• Market Research & Competitive Analysis : Conduct ongoing market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities. Maintain a strong understanding of the competitive landscape
• Team Collaboration & Support : Collaborate effectively with the product management team. Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and best practices in the healthcare sector and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Experience

Required

Preferred

Skills

Education

Required

Licenses or Certifications

Required

Language (Other than English) :

Travel Required :

Physical, Mental Demands and Working Conditions

Position Type

Physical Work Site Required