Product Development/Product Management Consultant V

Kaiser Permanente; Oakland (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic product manager to develop and implement product strategies that align with market goals. This role involves leading complex business development initiatives, overseeing product implementations, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare and product management, with a proven ability to manage matrixed teams and drive performance across multiple markets. Join this innovative firm to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector and contribute to the development of cutting-edge products.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading matrixed teams.
• 8 years in healthcare, product management, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Leads business projects ensuring adherence to policies and deadlines.
• Manages product implementation from start to post-implementation.
• Develops product training and manages change initiatives.

Skills

Business Acumen

Change Management

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Relationship Management

Product Lifecycle Management

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Time Management

Quality Assurance

Compliance

Market Analysis

Operational Policy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

8+ years of relevant experience

11+ years of relevant experience in healthcare or related fields

Job description

Note: Work location is remote (e.g., home address), per KP’s Authorized States Policy. Employees may be required to travel to a KP or customer site. Residence required in the primary location: All Kaiser Permanente Authorized Locations. Note: Compensation may differ based on market.

Job Summary:

Develops product strategy for a market, product type, or product line of business (LOB), and conducts ideation sessions to build a robust product pipeline aligned with market goals. Uses advanced understanding to drive performance across markets, product types, or LOBs, analyzing competitors and KP product performance. Coordinates product feasibility assessments and defines development strategies through executive alignment. Acts as the product authority, providing expertise to the organization, sales, customer support, and external consultants. Manages complex business development initiatives, ensuring market, member, and KP objectives are met. Oversees product implementations, develops training, and manages change across markets, leveraging deep knowledge of product policies and administration, working closely with Underwriting, Actuarial, Regulatory, and Benefits teams.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Promotes learning and relationship building with stakeholders; provides feedback and practices self-leadership; adapts to changes and models collaboration.
• Leads or oversees business projects, applying expertise, ensuring adherence to policies, making effective decisions, solving complex problems, and managing resources to meet deadlines.
• Participates in business-case development for complex initiatives.
• Manages product or program implementation from start to post-implementation transition.
• Facilitates product portfolio feasibility assessments and development, aligning initiatives with organizational goals.
• Leverages deep product knowledge, including policy and end-to-end administration, collaborating with key departments.
• Develops and delivers product training and manages change initiatives independently.
• Manages a matrixed team across multiple markets, LOBs, and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience leading matrixed teams, with or without direct reports.
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or 11 years of relevant experience in healthcare, product management, strategy, finance, sales, marketing, consulting, benefits, or related fields.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include Business Acumen, Change Management, Negotiation, Data Analysis, Relationship Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Management, Risk Assessment, Time Management, Quality Assurance, Compliance, Market Analysis, and Operational Policy.