The Strategic Product Lead 6 Large Group is accountable for the design and execution of product initiatives that drive profitable growth and competitive differentiation in the large group commercial segment. The role owns the end-to-end product lifecycle for a portfolio of large group capabilities 6spanning provider network positioning and implementations, oversight over revenue-generating buy-up and point-solution programs, multi-year strategic roadmaps, and discovery/validation of new product concepts (e.g., navigation/advocacy programs and alternatives to 3copay-first / steerage-enabled 4 models in the market). The Product Manager is expected to lead with strong market insight 6especially the Arizona large group landscape 6while partnering cross-functionally to deliver operationally sound products that are easy to sell, easy to administer, and valued by employers and members

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience

• 7 years of product management, strategy, consulting, or equivalent experience in healthcare/insurance, employer benefits, provider networks, or related domains.
• 5 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional product initiatives within large-scale or enterprise environments
• 5 years of experience in strategic planning, including product roadmap development, market analysis, and long-term growth initiatives
• 3 years of direct experience in Large Group (employer-sponsored) market segments, preferably within healthcare, insurance, or similarly regulated industries
• 2 years of leadership (including team lead) experience including influencing senior stakeholders and guiding product teams
• Experience working with executive leadership to align product strategy with organizational goals

Required Education

• High-School Diploma or GED in general field of study (All Levels)

Required Licenses

• N/A

Required Certifications

• N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Work Experience

• 10 years of experience in product management, product strategy, or related disciplines, particularly in complex or matrixed organizations
• 7 years of experience within the Large Group or employer-sponsored benefits market, with deep understanding of customer, consultant, and broker dynamics
• 5 years of experience in healthcare, health insurance, or other highly regulated industries, with demonstrated knowledge of compliance and market trends
• 5 years of experience leading enterprise-level product transformations or large-scale strategic initiatives
• 4 years of people leadership experience, including direct management of product managers or cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) influencing executive-level decision-making and shaping enterprise product vision

Preferred Education

• Bachelor 2s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field

Preferred Licenses

• N/A

Preferred Certifications

• Certification as Product Manager (CPM), Product Owner (CPO) , or equivalent product management certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Large Group Product Roadmap Ownership

• Manage the large group product strategy across priority domains (network, benefit/value adds, navigation/advocacy, clinical/vendor point solutions, and experience enablers).
• Develop and maintain a 12 36 month roadmap with clear outcomes, success metrics, dependencies, and investment tradeoffs; produce leadership-ready recommendations and decision documents.
• Translate strategy into executable plans: epics/initiatives, milestones, and cross-functional commitments; proactively surface risks and decision needs.

Provider Network Design Positioning + Implementation Leadership

• Lead research and provide support for for large group network design (e.g., tiering, steering, narrow/broad configurations, value/provider alignment, and employer/network customization where appropriate).
• Provide product leadership during network implementations: scope definition, stakeholder alignment, readiness tracking, and launch governance 6ensuring minimal disruption and clear internal/external messaging.
• Partner with Provider Partnerships, Legal, Operations, Sales and Configuration teams to ensure network changes are operationally feasible, compliant and marketable.

Revenue Generation, Buy-Up Programs & Portfolio Optimization

• Own financial performance for large group 3buy-up 4 programs and value-add offerings: define value proposition, pricing/packaging approach, attach/penetration goals, and margin guardrails.
• Build or coordinate business cases and financial rationale (including pricing/revenue-share structures where applicable) and implement performance tracking (sales pipeline, adoption, engagement, and outcomes).
• Drive portfolio management: evolve, redesign, reposition, or sunset offerings based on employer value, outcomes, operational burden, and competitive relevance.

Discovery & New Concept Management (e.g., Surest-like Alternatives, Navigation/Advocacy)

• Coordinate structured discovery for new product concepts (member experience, pricing transparency, provider choice/quality signals, steerage, and navigation/advocacy).
• Define required/optional capabilities, MVP scope, and differentiation strategy 6grounded in user needs and market realities; validate concepts through research and stakeholder feedback loops.
• Partner with Digital, Clinical, Operations and vendor partners to design integrated experiences (e.g., single sign-on, data exchange, and coherent end-to-end journeys).

Arizona Large Group Market Research & Competitive Intelligence

• Maintain top-level knowledge of competitive, healthcare delivery, distribution, and employer landscapes 6especially Arizona large group dynamics and national carrier strategies.
• Conduct robust competitive research to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities; translate findings into clear product actions (roadmap changes, new capabilities, messaging, sales enablement).
• Monitor market signals related to copay-tiered/dynamic copay offerings and navigation models, and recommend responses appropriate for the large group segment.

Cross-Functional Delivery, Operational Readiness & Launch Excellence

• Ensure initiatives are operationally sound and scalable: strengthen implementation playbooks, data flows, handoffs, and risk controls; reduce manual work and defects.
• Lead launch planning and go-to-market readiness in partnership with Sales, Marketing, Account Management, and Operations (materials, training, positioning, and adoption plans).
• Coordinate Agile delivery with technical implementation leads where applicable.

The position has an onsite expectation of 1 day per week and requires a full-time work schedule. Full-time is defined as working at least 40 hours per week, plus any additional hours as requested or as needed to meet business requirements.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Required Job Skills

• Strong product strategy and product management skills, with the ability to define vision, priorities, and roadmaps for Large Group products and solutions

• Advanced knowledge of the Large Group market, including employer-sponsored health plans, customer needs, broker/consultant dynamics, and competitive landscape

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence partners across operations, sales, underwriting, finance, clinical, compliance, and technology

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire the project team and stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret market data, customer insights, financial results, and performance metrics to inform decisions

• Advanced PC proficiency

• Basic proficiency in spreadsheet, database, flow charting, and word processing software

Required Professional Competencies

• Excellent communication skills

• Service, project and results-orientation, with strong analytical and problem solving skills

• High-energy work ethic, ability to establish vision, drive change and deliver results.

• Ability to facilitate cross-functional teams to develop, deliver, operationalize, document, and support solutions.

• Knowledge of developing and managing continuous improvement programs
• Strong analytical skills to support independent and effective decisions
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with multiple priorities, sometimes under limited time constraints
• Perserverance in the face of resistance or setbacks
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive working relationship with others
• Demonstrated ability to stay current on software trends and innovations
• Experience working with and managing third parties
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy
• Analytical knowledge necessary to generate reports based on available data and then make decisions based on reported data

Required Leadership Experience and Competencies

• Change leadership skills, with the ability to guide teams and stakeholders through product changes, market shifts, and strategic transformation
• Strong execution skills, including the ability to move from strategy to implementation and deliver measurable business outcomes

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

Preferred Job Skills

• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
• Knowledge of the Health Care industry
• Deep expertise in Large Group product innovation, including advanced plan design (e.g., ASO, level-funded, value-based models) and emerging market solutions
• Advanced strategic leadership skills, with the ability to shape enterprise product vision and influence long-term organizational direction
• Executive presence and storytelling ability, effectively communicating product strategy, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, particularly with brokers, consultants, vendors, and internal executive stakeholders

Preferred Professional Competencies

• Demonstrated understanding of outsourcing business strategies and best practices
• Thorough knowledge of the company 2s needs, policies and culture
• Advanced systems research and analysis expertise
• Impeccable project management skills
• Solid technical ability and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of internal departments and operations

Preferred Leadership Experience and Competencies

• Ability to provide mentoring and peer review to team members