Product Manager
Company: Blue KC
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Guided by our core values and commitment to your success, we
provide health, financial and lifestyle benefits to ensure a
best-in-class employee experience. Some of our offerings
include:
Competitive benefits package with day one eligibility
Employer covers 90% of monthly premium cost for health, dental and
vision plans
Annual employee bonus program to reward success
Time away from work including paid holidays, paid time off and
volunteer time off
Professional development courses, mentorship opportunities and
tuition reimbursement program
Robust 401(k) with 50% match and end of year discretionary employer
contribution
Paid parental leave and adoption leave with adoption financial
assistance
Employee discount program
Job Description Summary:
Under broad direction this role performs non-routine tasks, with
broad direction and little guidance on how to complete them. There
is a high-level of decision-making authority impacting multiple
functional areas or with a wide-degree of financial ownership. This
role oversees the execution of product development and product
changes/strategies from concept to commercialization. Has proven
organization skills, proficiency with the internal project
management process; and demonstrates significant knowledge about
the impact of product changes. Explores and develops new concepts
(regardless of source), and works closely with the Delivery Team to
evaluate requested product changes/strategies.
Job Description
Leads concept development of new product initiatives, exploring
options and implications of various approaches. Frames choices for
decision makers in order to gain clarity and consensus on optimal
approach to meet business goals. Works with moderately complex
multiple concepts, or one single complex concept at a time.
Consults as Product Subject Matter Expert (SME) for non-Product
initiatives, such as Compliance, Member Experience, Ancillary,
Clinical, or Innovation initiatives. Serves as core team member for
cross-functional activity. Assesses market impact, options and
implications of various approaches.
Initiates request for the implementation of new products and
product changes, as well as the consolidation of existing products,
in support of business goals. Prepares initial impact assessment
and value proposition and presents initiation summary at Product &
Services Committee, Blue Leadership Group or appropriate
decision-making forum. For approved initiatives, drives business
scope definition efforts as input to the Enterprise Project
Management Office processes for product-related project
implementations.
Delivers assigned product projects to meet target launch dates
through appropriate process. For large projects having Enterprise
Project Management Office support, serve as concept subject matter
expert and deliver the positioning, sales & broker training
content, and product transition or migration strategy as
applicable. For projects without an Enterprise Project Manager,
serve as overall project implementation lead. Reviews and approves
business and functional requirements. Works with moderately complex
single or multiple projects. Interacts directly with clients and
brokers in the sales and implementation processes.
Manages assigned products & features in market post-launch:
Facilitates appropriate product-related decision making by
resolving product issues. Answers product-related questions.
Researches problems as they arise and prepares analysis documents.
Recommends solutions for review by Business Areas responsible for
the success of assigned segment or when necessary, the Product &
Services Committee. Uses market knowledge to inform product
pipeline.
Provides depth to and assists with the development of additional
capacity within the department. Coaches and assists Associates on
issue management and product development strategy.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from a college or university in business, health
care administration, or related academic field; or any combination
of education and experience providing the types and levels of
knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the job
Seven years of relevant experience, including prior experience
working in and leading interdisciplinary project teams
Experience with BCBSKC segments, associated products and regulatory
context
Moderate to thorough knowledge of benefits market: funding types,
regulatory context, and medical benefit trends
Experience in product development or product management regardless
of industry
Preferred Qualifications
At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC), we have
long put our members first by developing products and services to
meet their needs. From our founding in 1938 to more than 80 years
of experience in innovative, patient-centered healthcare coverage,
Blue KC continues to keep our members at the center of everything
we do. As a market leader, we continue to embrace new ideas to make
healthcare more affordable and to improve the customer experience.
Come join us!
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City will extend reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are
otherwise not able to fully utilize electronic and online job
application systems. For assistance, please send an email to
Recruitingteam@bluekc.com .
EOE/M/F/Vets/Disability
Affirmative Action Employer
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