Director, Product Management (AI Platform)

Evolent; United States; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolent is building a new AI platform and seeks a Director of Product Management (AI) to define and deliver shared platform components. You will work with architects, AI engineers, data scientists, and clinical leaders, with direct visibility to the executive team.

This greenfield role shapes decisions for the next five years and enables rapid AI-enabled care transformation. You will lead product strategy, governance, and adoption across enterprise AI initiatives, coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7–10+ years in product management with 5+ years in leadership.
• Proven track record launching and scaling complex software products.
• Strong Agile and product lifecycle knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for a product line aligned with company objectives.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and gather client feedback.
• Translate business needs into product specs and user stories.
• Lead and coach a team of product managers.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, sales, marketing, and operations throughout the lifecycle.
• Establish KPIs and monitor product performance.
• Present strategies and roadmaps to executives and stakeholders.
• Represent the product area at industry events and client meetings.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.

Skills

Product management

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Healthcare domain understanding

GenAI awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Scrum

Kanban

Jira

Job description

Your Future Evolves Here

Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and primary care, we seek to connect the pieces of fragmented health care system and ensure people get the same level of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

Evolent employees enjoy work/life balance, the flexibility to suit their work to their lives, and autonomy they need to get things done. We believe that people do their best work when they're supported to live their best lives, and when they feel welcome to bring their whole selves to work. That's one reason why diversity and inclusion are core to our business. Join Evolent for the mission. Stay for the culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

Evolent is building a new AI platform from the ground up, and this role owns the foundation. As Director, Product Management (AI), you will define and deliver the shared platform components that every AI capability across the company will be built on. This is a rare greenfield opportunity: the architecture is still being shaped, the first capabilities are moving into production now, and the decisions you make in the first year will determine how fast the business can move for the next five. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with architects, applied AI engineers, data scientists, and clinical and operations leaders, with direct visibility to the executive team, on a program that is central to Evolent's strategy. If you want to build the platform rather than consume one - and to see AI change how care actually gets delivered - this is that role.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for a specific product line, aligning with Evolent Health's overall business objectives.


• Conduct thorough market research, competitive analysis, and client feedback to identify unmet needs and new opportunities.


• Translate complex business requirements and user needs into clear, concise product specifications and user stories.


• Lead, coach and guide a team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.


• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, sales, marketing, and operations teams throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to launch and post-launch optimization.


• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and identify areas for improvement.


• Present product strategies, roadmaps, and performance updates to executive leadership and key stakeholders.


• Act as a subject matter expert for your product area, representing Evolent Health at industry events and client meetings.


• Ensure products comply with relevant healthcare regulations and industry standards.


• Establish product vision and strategic direction for AI-enabled solutions and platforms.


• Drive enterprise adoption of GenAI capabilities across product offerings.


• Partner with data science leadership to prioritize model investments and scalable AI platform capabilities.


• Sponsor strategic AI innovation initiatives, pilots, and proof-of-concepts that support long‑term growth.


• Define governance, performance, and adoption measures for AI-powered products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Business, Healthcare Administration) or equivalent practical experience.


• Minimum 7-10+ years of progressive experience in product management, with at least 5 years in a senior or leadership role.


• Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling complex software products.


• Strong understanding of agile development methodologies and product lifecycle management (e.g. Scrum, Kanban).


• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.


• Experience overseeing AI product portfolios and enterprise AI transformation initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration, Engineering).


• Experience with value-based care models, population health management, or payer/provider solutions.


• Proven experience delivering and scaling GenAI-powered products in a healthcare or enterprise software environment.


• Deep understanding of LLMs, AI strategy, and AI product lifecycle management.


• Strong track record of partnering with data science, analytics, and engineering organizations.


• Demonstrated experience in the healthcare/technology sector (e.g. utilization management, appeals, payer and/or provider clinical operations, etc.).

To ensure a secure hiring process we have implemented several identity verification steps, including submission of a government issued photo ID. We conduct identity verification during interviews, and final interviews may require onsite attendance. All candidates must complete a comprehensive background check, in-person I-9 verification, and may be subject to drug screening prior to employment. The use of artificial intelligence tools during interviews is prohibited and monitored. Misrepresentation will result in immediate disqualification from consideration.

Technical Requirements

We require that all employees have the following technical capability at their home: High speed internet over 10 Mbps and, specifically for all call center employees, the ability to plug in directly to the home internet router.

Evolent is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. If you need reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact [e-mail] for further assistance.

The expected base salary/wage range for this position is $130,000 - 145,000. As part of our total compensation package, Evolent is proud to offer comprehensive benefits (including health insurance benefits) to qualifying employees. All compensation determinations are based on the skills and experience required for the position and commensurate with experience of selected individuals, which may vary above and below the stated amounts.