Manager Product Management

Job Opportunity at Highmark HealthThis is a hybrid role if you live within a 50 mile radius of one of our office locations in PA, NY or DE. 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.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.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.Ensure accuracy and quality in requirement definition and backlog management executed by product management team.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.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.Engage with customers and users to gather feedback and understand their needs. Participate in user testing and other research activities.Conduct ongoing market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities. Maintain a strong understanding of the competitive landscape.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.Experience:Required: 5 years of experience in product management, product development, or a related field; 3 years of leadership experience.Preferred: Experience in healthcare industry; experience working in a product led environment; clinical knowledge in the product space.Skills:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.Strong understanding of product development methodologies.Strong understanding of market research techniques.Customer-centric mindset.Education:Required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.Preferred: None.Licenses or Certifications:Required: None.Preferred: None.Language (Other than English): NoneTravel Required: Less than 25%Physical, Mental Demands and Working Conditions:Position Type: Office-Based or Remote PositionPhysical work site required: FrequentlyDisclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.Pay Range Minimum: $92,300.00 Pay Range Maximum: $172,500.00 Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations.