Product Development Consultant

Health Care Service; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

3 days onsite weekly

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) is seeking an internal product development consultant and project manager to drive products from ideation to retirement, coordinating with sales and retention units to define scope, pricing, benefits, platform and vendor relationships.

This role requires strong strategic planning, project management, and leadership skills, with a focus on delivering profitable healthcare products in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with 3 years in strategy, PM, product ops in health care or 5 years in related field.
• Ability to interact with staff management across departments and levels.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff and manage multiple projects.
• Strong business/financial analysis and knowledge of sales/marketing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead products from ideation through development, commercialization, growth and maturity to retirement.
• Assist sales and retention teams in developing basic products addressing customer needs and profitability.
• Define product scope including benefits, services, target pricing, platform and vendor relationships.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Product operations

Financial analysis

Sales & marketing knowledge

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for functioning as an internal product development consultant and project manager, to lead products from ideation through development, commercialization, growth and maturity to retirement; assisting sales and retention business units in developing basic products that address their respective customer needs and meet company profitability and operational requirements, and assisting in defining product and scope including benefits, services, target pricing, platform and vendor relationships.

Please note: Candidates who require current or future visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, OPT, CPT, or other employment-based sponsorship) are not eligible for consideration for this position.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree and 3 years experience in strategic planning, research, project management, product administration, product operations or relevant health care industry OR 5 years of experience in strategic planning, research, project management, product administration, product operations or relevant health care industry OR a Bachelor's Degree, a Masters Degree and 2 years of experience.
• Ability to interact with staff management across multiple departments and levels.
• Ability to lead and mentor other staff, as appropriate.
• General business and financial analysis skills
• Knowledge of sales and marketing techniques, marketplace and competition
• Strong analytic and information synthesis skills.
• Project management skills, including strong organization, prioritization and problem solving skills; strong oral, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to accept direction and feedback
• Flexibility and responsiveness in managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Presentation and group facilitation experience.
• Initiative and persistence, with ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Health insurance or healthcare industry experience.
• Previous responsibility of the administration of a product or product line, including development of products from inception to launch, and product introduction and monitoring for success or need for reengineering.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and presenting to internal clients

This position is expected to adhere to HCSC's hybrid flex policy of 3 days onsite weekly at the approved listed location.

Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards .

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances.

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug‑free and smoke‑free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.

Base Pay Range

$63,300.00 - $114,300.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.