Platform Enablement Manager (Product Owner)

The Planet Group; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 78,523 - 86,100; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is looking for a skilled Platform Enablement Manager (Product Owner) in Lake Forest, IL. This hybrid role focuses on overseeing the digital platform strategy while ensuring operational excellence and user satisfaction.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related experience. Familiarity with Salesforce and Agile tools is a plus. The position offers an hourly pay range of $57-62.50, with potential for extension or conversion after 6 months.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a technical product owner or analyst role.
• Strong understanding of platform lifecycle management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategy and performance of the digital platform.
• Ensure the platform meets business needs and delivers seamless user experience.
• Lead sprint planning and coordinate discovery and delivery activities.

Skills

Technical product ownership

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce Health Cloud

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

The Planet Group is seeking a Platform Enablement Manager (Product Owner) to join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical client.

• Pay: $57-62.50/hr depending on experience (W2 and benefit options)
• Location: Hybrid in Mettawa, IL (T-TR onsite)
• Duration: 6 mo to start (potential to extend / convert)
• Oversee the strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of the digital platform
• Ensure the platform meets business needs, supports operational excellence, and delivers seamless user experience across internal and external stakeholders
• Support a defined product area within the PRM Platform Team, shaping the end-to-end vision for user-facing experiences across channels such as field services, access & reimbursement, and digital communications
• Understand user needs, surface opportunities, define success metrics, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive roadmap execution from concept to launch
• Collaborate closely with Strategy, Business Design, Technical Product Owners, and business stakeholders to ensure that each capability delivered is desirable, feasible, and aligned with enterprise priorities
• Partner with business, technology, and operations teams to gather requirements and prioritize enhancements
• Lead sprint planning, standups, demos, and retrospectives for their PRM product area
• Coordinate discovery and delivery activities across technical, design, and business teams
• Collaborate with Area Product Owners to refine outcomes and prioritize team objectives
• Partner with Technical Product Owners to validate feasibility and ensure readiness for development
• Shape MVP scope and delivery plans through hypothesis-driven planning and team experimentation
• Escalate risks, blockers, or shifts in scope to Area Product Owners for resolution
• Drive continuous alignment across business, compliance, and technology stakeholders
• Support release planning and readiness in collaboration with business and technical teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, technical background in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in a technical product owner or analyst role with experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated industry preferred
• Hands-on familiarity with Salesforce Health Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, or Marketing Cloud is a plus
• Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms
• Strong understanding of platform lifecycle management and cross-functional delivery
• Experience with stakeholder management, process improvement, and issue resolution
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with data privacy, HIPAA, or other patient data regulatory frameworks is a plus