Hybrid Bilingual Product Manager, Medicare Advantage

Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC in; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignment Health in Orange County, CA is seeking a strategic Product Manager to design, develop, and enhance Medicare Advantage products serving diverse communities. Collaborate with leaders across the organization to drive compliant, member-centered solutions in a highly regulated environment.

The role requires 5+ years in Medicare Advantage product management, strong market analysis, and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Medicare Advantage product management or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Marketing, Finance, or related field; PMP certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead Product Strategy and Lifecycle Management across markets and segments.
• Drive Benefit Design and Product Innovation in collaboration with Actuarial, Finance, Compliance and Operations.
• Support CMS Bid and Regulatory Activities and ensure compliance.
• Analyze Markets and Identify Growth Opportunities through market, demographic, and regulatory insights.
• Enhance the Member Experience with clear, compliant communications and digital experiences.
• Support Marketing and Growth Strategies with go-to-market and community outreach.
• Lead Cross-Functional Initiatives coordinating stakeholders across the organization.
• Measure Impact and Deliver Insights on growth, retention, and member experience.
• Stay Ahead of Industry Trends in Medicare Advantage regulations and market developments.

Skills

Medicare Advantage product management

CMS regulatory knowledge

Product lifecycle management

Market analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Member experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

PMP certification or equivalent

Job description

Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.

*Candidates must be fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, or Korean in this hybrid field position located in Orange County, CA. Shape the Future of Medicare Advantage: Are you passionate about building products that improve access to healthcare and create meaningful experiences for diverse communities? Alignment Health is seeking a strategic and driven Product Manager to help design, develop, and enhance Medicare Advantage products that serve the evolving needs of our members. In this highly visible role, you will partner with leaders across the organization to develop innovative, compliant, and member-centered health plan solutions that drive growth, improve member satisfaction, and deliver business results. You will leverage market insights, consumer trends, demographic data, regulatory requirements, and business strategy to influence product decisions that directly impact the communities we serve. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of healthcare strategy, product innovation, member experience, and community engagement, while helping shape solutions for multicultural and underserved populations throughout Southern California.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Product Strategy and Lifecycle Management Drive the strategy, development, implementation, and ongoing evolution of Medicare Advantage products across assigned markets and member segments. Identify opportunities to strengthen competitiveness, enhance member experiences, and improve business outcomes.
• Drive Benefit Design and Product Innovation Lead the development and refinement of benefits, plan features, and member experience enhancements. Collaborate with Actuarial, Finance, Compliance, and Operations to ensure solutions are financially sustainable, operationally effective, and aligned with member needs.
• Support CMS Bid and Regulatory Activities Participate in annual bid development, product implementation efforts, service area expansions, and key Medicare Advantage planning activities. Ensure all products, processes, and materials align with CMS requirements and organizational compliance standards.
• Analyze Markets and Identify Growth Opportunities Monitor competitive trends, industry developments, consumer insights, and demographic shifts to uncover opportunities for growth, product differentiation, and market expansion. Present recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Enhance the Member Experience Guide the development and review of member-facing communications, enrollment materials, benefit documentation, and digital experiences. Help ensure content is accurate, compliant, accessible, and aligned with member expectations, including culturally relevant and multilingual experiences when appropriate.
• Support Marketing and Growth Strategies Partner with Marketing, Sales, Community Engagement, and other teams to support go-to-market strategies, member acquisition efforts, retention programs, broker education, and community outreach initiatives.
• Lead Cross-Functional Initiatives Serve as the product lead for strategic initiatives, bringing together stakeholders across the organization to align priorities, manage timelines, mitigate risks, and successfully execute key business objectives.
• Measure Impact and Deliver Insights Evaluate product performance through membership growth, retention, utilization, operational outcomes, market share, and member experience metrics. Translate data into actionable recommendations that inform strategic decision-making.
• Stay Ahead of Industry Trends Maintain expertise in Medicare Advantage regulations, CMS guidance, healthcare market developments, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities that may influence product strategy and performance.

Why This Role Matters

At Alignment Health, we are committed to creating healthcare solutions that improve the lives of the members and communities we serve. As a Product Manager, you will help shape products that impact thousands of Medicare beneficiaries while collaborating with experts across the organization to drive meaningful change and innovation.

Job Requirements

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Medicare Advantage product management, health plan operations, benefit design, healthcare strategy, or related disciplines.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives in a highly regulated environment.
• Experience analyzing market, competitive, operational, or member data to support product decisions.
• Experience working across multiple business functions to deliver strategic initiatives.
• Required Bachelor's degree in business, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Marketing, Finance, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Medicare Advantage bid development, product implementation, service area expansions, or managed care operations.
• Experience supporting multicultural, underserved, or diverse member populations.
• Experience with member experience, digital engagement, marketing strategy, or community-based growth initiatives.
• Preferred MBA, MPH, MHA, or other related advanced degree.

Specialized Skills

• Medicare Advantage product management and benefit design.
• CMS regulatory knowledge and compliance awareness.
• Product lifecycle management.
• Market analysis and competitive intelligence.
• Project and program management.
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder influence.
• Data analysis, performance measurement, and strategic planning.
• Member experience and customer-centric product development.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate market, consumer, operational, and regulatory insights into product strategies and recommendations.

Supervisory Responsabilities

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. However, it plays a critical leadership role through cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder influence, and ownership of strategic initiatives.

Essential Physical Functions:

• 1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• 2. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay Range: $85,696.00 - $128,543.00 Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.

Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Alignment Health is championing a new path in senior care that empowers members to age well and live their most vibrant lives. Our mission-focused team makes high-quality, low-cost care a reality for members every day. Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most. We believe that great work comes from people who are inspired to be their best. We've built a team of people who want to make a difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. Come join the team that is changing health care — one person at a time.