Molina Healthcare

Product Owner (Remote)

Molina Healthcare$100K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in product ownership, product management, business analysis, or technical delivery.
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Background with technical products like enterprise platforms or operational systems.
  • Strong grasp of software development lifecycles and Agile principles.
  • Ability to craft clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Experience prioritizing tasks in regulated environments.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own and communicate a product vision aligned to strategy and outcomes.
  • Prioritize work to maximize product value based on various impacts.
  • Be accountable for product decisions and acceptance of completed work.
  • Serve as the escalation point for scope and priority decisions.
  • Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, including enhancements and technical debt.
  • Maintain a prioritized product backlog that reflects stakeholder needs.
  • Collaborate with various teams to translate business needs into technical requirements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer matching.
  • Work-life balance initiatives and flexible scheduling options.
  • Professional development opportunities and training programs.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Provides subject matter expertise in the delivery, execution and maintenance of products. Accountable for maximizing the value of assigned technical products that support enterprise operations. Owns the product vision, backlog, and delivery outcomes and serves as the primary bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams.
Defines what is built and why, ensuring solutions align to business outcomes, regulatory requirements, and enterprise strategy, while partnering closely with engineering, architecture, data, QA, and operations teams on how solutions are delivered. Maintains ownership of products across the full lifecycle-from discovery and intake through implementation, stabilization, optimization, and eventual retirement.

Job Duties
  • Owns and communicates a clear product vision aligned to enterprise strategy and operational outcomes.
  • Maximizes product value by continuously prioritizing work based on business impact, regulatory requirements, risk, dependencies, and sustainability.
  • Acts as the single point of accountability for product decisions, tradeoffs, and acceptance of delivered work.
  • Serves as the primary escalation point for scope, priority, and requirement decisions.
  • Owns the end-to-end product lifecycle, including enhancements, defect prioritization, technical debt, and modernization efforts.
  • Creates, refines, and maintains a prioritized product backlog reflecting stakeholder needs and technical realities.
  • Writes and maintains high-quality epics, features, and user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
  • Leads backlog refinement and actively participates in Agile ceremonies (planning, reviews, retrospectives).
  • Accepts or rejects completed work based on defined acceptance criteria, quality standards, and regulatory alignment.
  • Partners with business stakeholders to understand problems, desired outcomes, constraints, and regulatory obligations.
  • Collaborates closely with engineering, architecture, data, QA, operations teams, and Health Plans to ensure solutions are feasible, scalable, and supportable.
  • Translates complex technical concepts into business-understandable terms and business needs into actionable technical requirements.
  • Understands and supports leadership escalation protocols.
  • Ensures product delivery aligns with security, regulatory, audit, and compliance requirements.
  • Partners with health plan, compliance, legal, and audit teams as needed to support reviews and implementations.
  • Ensures product documentation, controls, and artifacts remain current, accurate, and audit-ready.
  • Proactively identifies delivery risks and works with teams to mitigate impacts.
  • Monitors product performance, usage, and outcomes; uses data and feedback to inform backlog priorities.
  • Identifies opportunities for automation, optimization, and simplification of solutions.
  • Supports enterprise goals related to standardization and reduction of unmanaged complexity.
  • Owns one or more defined products or product areas with moderate complexity.
  • Works under established product strategy, governance, and prioritization frameworks.
  • Partners closely with stakeholders to clarify requirements and translate needs into backlog items.
  • Manages competing priorities within a defined scope and escalates complex tradeoffs as needed.
  • Demonstrates growing autonomy in backlog management, delivery decisions, and stakeholder engagement.


Job Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • At least 5 years of experience in product ownership, product management, business analysis, or technical solution delivery.
  • Demonstrated experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery models.
  • Experience supporting technical products such as enterprise platforms, configuration tools, data solutions, integrations, or operational systems.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and Agile principles.
  • Proven ability to write clear, testable user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Experience prioritizing work in complex, highly regulated environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and make decisions with incomplete information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Prior Product Owner or Product Manager certification strongly preferred at time of hire.
  • Experience with enterprise platforms, APIs, integrations, or configuration-heavy systems.
  • Experience in healthcare, financial services, or other regulated industries.
  • Familiarity with Agile tooling (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally).


To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package.

About Molina Healthcare

Molina Healthcare focuses exclusively on government-sponsored health care programs for families and individuals who qualify for government-sponsored health care. It contracts with state governments and serves as a health plan, providing a wide range of quality health care services to families and individuals.

Molina Healthcare Careers

Join the dedicated team at Molina Healthcare, a leader in providing quality healthcare services to families and individuals who qualify for government-sponsored programs, including Medicaid and Medicare. As one of the most respected companies in the health services industry, Molina Healthcare offers unparalleled job opportunities aimed at empowering your career growth and professional development.

Work You’ll Do

At Molina Healthcare, you will engage in meaningful work that directly impacts lives across the country. Our team is committed to innovation in healthcare, ensuring that all members receive the best care possible. By joining us, you will collaborate with skilled professionals dedicated to our mission of providing accessible, high-quality healthcare.

Career Opportunities and Growth

Whether you are looking for your first job, seeking a leadership role, or aiming to specialize in healthcare professions, Molina Healthcare offers a range of career paths. Our job opportunities span across various functions, including clinical services, customer support, IT, project management, and more. We believe in fostering the growth of our employees through professional development, leadership training, and diversity initiatives.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a Molina Healthcare internship. Our internships provide invaluable workplace experience, offering a glimpse into the healthcare industry through hands-on projects and mentorship. Interns at Molina Healthcare gain critical skills that prepare them for future employment, making them competitive candidates in the job market.

Culture and Benefits

Molina Healthcare is not just a company; it’s a community. We prioritize a culture of inclusivity and respect, where all team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs, all designed to support both their professional and personal lives.

Join Our Team

Explore the various positions available at Molina Healthcare and find where your skills and interests align with our needs. We are continuously hiring talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference in healthcare. Prepare your resume, sharpen your interview skills, and become part of a team that values hard work and creativity.

Stay Connected

Keep up to date with the latest at Molina Healthcare: - **Career Growth and Networking:** Advance your career through our professional development and networking opportunities. Learn from leaders and peers alike to build connections that propel your career forward. - **Innovation and Leadership:** Drive change and lead with confidence by participating in our leadership and innovation training programs.

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Learn more about Molina Healthcare
Size
14,000 employees
Market Cap
$19.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$673 million
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$19.4 billion
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