Associate Product Manager

Freemarkethealth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA contributions

Parental leave

401(k) match

Onsite parking

Dependent Care FSA

Disability insurance

Protection benefits

Job summary

Free Market Health in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an Associate Product Manager to improve how work gets done across internal teams, partnering with operations, product, and engineering to identify workflow gaps and define clear requirements.

You will support the product lifecycle from concept through launch, translate needs into acceptance criteria, and drive data-informed iterations that increase operational efficiency and scalability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in operations, business analysis, product, implementation, process improvement, or customer/internal support roles.
• Experience eliciting requirements from stakeholders and translating them into written artifacts.
• Exposure to software delivery cycles and working with engineering or technical teams.
• 5+ years experience with healthcare, Specialty Pharmacy, PBM, Pharma, or Payer workflows.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with internal operations and stakeholder teams to understand pain points and improvement opportunities.
• Translate internal needs into clear product requirements with acceptance criteria.
• Support the product lifecycle from concept to launch, including validation, QA, release coordination, and post-release follow-up.
• Coordinate with product owners and delivery partners to clarify scope and sequence work.
• Use data-driven methods to evaluate changes and recommend iterations.
• Provide enablement materials and drive adoption through training and demos.

Skills

Stakeholder collab

Requirements doc

Analytical thinking

Communication

Delivery awareness

Job description

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, Free Market Health supports forward-thinking payers and specialty pharmacies of all sizes who need to operate in a complex and opaque market. We empower all stakeholders to optimize r esources and maximize opportunities while focusing on the most important stakeholder of all: the patient .

The Role

Free Market Health is committed to delivering innovative products that meet customer needs while enabling efficient, reliable internal operations. This Associate Product Manager (APM) role is ideal for someone early in their product career who is energized by improving how work gets done across internal stakeholder teams. You will partner closely with operations, product, engineering, and other cross‑functional groups to help identify workflow gaps, define clear requirements, and support delivery of improvements that increase operational efficiency, quality, and scalability

What You’ll Do:

Operational discovery & stakeholder partnership

• Build strong working relationships with internal operations and stakeholder teams to understand pain points, workflow gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Gather and synthesize feedback from internal users; ensure needs are clearly captured and reflected in requirements and prioritization.

Requirements & delivery support

• Translate internal operational needs into clear product requirements, including high-level use cases and acceptance criteria to support engineering delivery.
• Support the product development lifecycle from concept through launch, including validation, QA support, release coordination, and post-release follow-up.
• Help coordinate with product owners and delivery partners to clarify scope, sequence work, and remove ambiguity.

Data-informed iteration

• Use data-driven methods to evaluate whether changes improved outcomes (e.g., cycle time, error rates, throughput, adoption) and recommend iterations.
• Maintain a steady feedback loop with internal users and stakeholders; support continuous improvements based on operational needs and business goals.

Enablement & rollout

• Support internal launches through documentation, training sessions, demos, and lightweight enablement materials to drive adoption.
• Act as a product “translator” for internal stakeholders—helping build shared understanding across operations, product, and engineering.

Governance & operational hygiene (internal-facing)

• Help document and standardize internal processes where appropriate (workflows, definitions, requirements artifacts) to reduce variability and improve repeatability.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a role that includes operations, business analysis, product, implementation, process improvement, or customer/internal support work (preferably in a regulated or operationally complex environment).
• Experience eliciting requirements from stakeholders and translating them into clear written artifacts
• Exposure to software delivery cycles and working with engineering or technical teams to ship improvements.
• 5+ years experience with healthcare, Specialty Pharmacy, PBM, Pharma, or Payer workflows (aligned to domain context in FMH PM role expectations)

Core Skills

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Ability to partner effectively with internal operations and cross‑functional teams to understand needs, gather feedback, and support shared outcomes.
• Requirements & Documentation: Comfortable capturing and documenting internal requirements, workflows, and acceptance criteria in a clear, structured, and actionable way.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to use qualitative feedback and quantitative data to assess problems, evaluate outcomes, and support prioritization and iteration.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain concepts, document decisions, and keep stakeholders informed.
• Delivery Awareness: Basic understanding of software delivery lifecycles and comfort working with engineering or technical teams to support execution and release activities.

Core Competencies

• Internal Customer Focus: Demonstrates empathy for internal users and operations teams, ensuring solutions improve day‑to‑day workflows and operational efficiency.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to accuracy and completeness when documenting requirements, workflows, and feedback to reduce rework and ambiguity.
• Adaptability in Ambiguity: Comfortable working in evolving environments where requirements and priorities may change, with guidance and support from senior product leaders.
• Ownership Mindset (APM Level): Takes responsibility for assigned workstreams or deliverables, follows through on commitments, and proactively raises risks or questions.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Works effectively across functions with a positive, team‑oriented approach that supports shared goals and outcomes.

Life at FMH

Working at FMH means being part of a people‑first culture where collaboration and balance matter. Our employee‑led Culture Club helps foster connection through team events, volunteer opportunities, and both virtual and in‑person activities.

We believe taking care of our employees isn’t just a perk - it’s a responsibility. We intentionally invest in benefits that support the whole person, reduce real‑life stress, and reflect a culture that truly puts people first. We are committed to providing thoughtfully designed benefits including:

• 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for individual coverage , with additional support for employees who cover dependents
• Employer funded HSA contributions — we cover 100% of the individual deductible (and a significant amount for families) over the plan year
• Paid Parental Leave — Maternity leave fully supplemented for up to 12 weeks , with paid parental time thoughtfully provided so both parents can bond with their new child during this meaningful season of life
• 401(k) with company match , supporting long‑term financial wellbeing
• Onsite & Transportation Support — Employees may receive fully subsidized onsite parking or pre‑tax commuter FSA contributions.
• Dependent Care FSA , allowing employees to save pre‑tax dollars for childcare expenses
• Employer‑paid short and long‑term disability , providing protection and peace of mind
• Optional employee‑paid protection benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Legal Aid, and Identity Theft coverage
• A truly remarkable culture - supportive, inclusive, and deeply committed to growth, belonging, and doing meaningful work together

Benefit eligibility is subject to employment status.

Why FMH

FMH is building infrastructure that helps simplify one of the most complex areas of healthcare. Team members have the opportunity to do meaningful work, operate with high levels of ownership and autonomy, and help shape how the organization scales during a critical stage of growth.

FMH is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to anything else.

FMH is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.