Director, Product Strategy for Utilization Management

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health seeks a senior product leader to drive the Utilization Management (UM) product strategy, roadmap, and value realization. You will partner with UM operations and product delivery to align the portfolio with business goals and customer needs, delivering exceptional experiences for members, providers, and employees.

Responsibilities include leading the product team, shaping strategy, conducting market insights, and ensuring lifecycle governance from ideation through sunset.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in product management, strategy, or consulting, preferably in health insurance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of health care industry regulations and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead UM product management teams, strategy, roadmap, and value realization.
• Partner with UM operations and product delivery to drive UM strategy.
• Define requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for product development.
• Develop and maintain multi-year roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Build and mentor a high-performing product management team.

Skills

Product management

Strategic planning

Market research

Stakeholder alignment

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Health care domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration

Job description

Highmark Health seeks a senior product leader to drive the Utilization Management (UM) product strategy, roadmap, and value realization. You will partner with UM operations and product delivery to align the portfolio with business goals and customer needs, delivering exceptional experiences for members, providers, and employees.

Responsibilities include leading the product team, shaping strategy, conducting market insights, and ensuring lifecycle governance from ideation through sunset.