Product Owner - Palliative Care

Risant Health; Headquarters (ID); On-site; USD 108,730 - 144,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness programs

Retirement savings

Job summary

Risant Health is seeking a Product Owner to shape and lead product strategy that drives healthcare innovation. The role requires experience in Agile software development, managing product backlogs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will support product delivery and ensure alignment with business goals.

The position offers a projected salary from $108,730 to $144,100 and a comprehensive benefits package, fostering an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Five years as a Product Owner or similar role in Agile software development.
• Familiarity with scrum ceremonies and Agile best practices.
• Additional four years of directly related experience can substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Shape and communicate product vision aligned with business goals.
• Owns and manages the product backlog, defining user stories.
• Lead sprint planning and execution, ensuring delivery meets specifications.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Product strategy

Stakeholder collaboration

User experience design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Figma

Job description

Risant Health, a nonprofit affiliate of Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, is transforming healthcare by accelerating the adoption of value-based care across community health systems. Headquartered in the Washington, DC area, Risant Health partners with nonprofit, community‑based systems—starting with Geisinger—to expand access to care that prioritizes health outcomes and affordability. Backed by nearly 80 years of Kaiser Permanente’s value‑based care expertise, Risant Health operates independently to support its portfolio of health systems with shared resources, strategic guidance, and operational support—while preserving their community roots.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Roadmap: Shapes and communicates a clear product vision aligned with business goals and customer needs. Translates this vision into OKRs and a prioritized roadmap using frameworks such as DVF, balancing stakeholder input, market trends, and technical feasibility.
• Backlog & Requirements Management: Owns and maintains the product backlog in collaboration with the Product Manager, defining user stories, acceptance criteria, and success metrics. Ensures clarity, prioritization, and alignment with business value using tools such as Jira.
• Sprint Execution & Delivery: Leads sprint planning and execution by preparing stories, clarifying requirements, and supporting development and QA teams. Reviews completed work, gathers feedback, and ensures delivery aligns with goals and specifications.
• User Experience & Design: Partners with design teams to ensure intuitive, user‑centered experiences that meet the needs of clinicians, patients, and other users, while championing UX best practices throughout the development process.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Acts as a liaison between cross‑functional teams (clinical, engineering, data, legal, etc.) and stakeholders, ensuring alignment, clear communication, and timely updates on product plans, milestones, and decisions.
• Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Analyzes product performance using data and insights to identify opportunities for improvement. Collaborates with analytics teams to track impact and make informed, data‑driven decisions.
• Go‑to‑Market Support: Contributes to go‑to‑market planning for new product launches and feature releases, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effective communication of product value.

Required Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Systems Management, Data Analytics, Engineering, Social Science, or related field
  • OR four (4) additional years directly related experience
  • Five (5) years as a Product Owner or similar role in Agile software development/delivery environments
  • Five (5) years working with agile teams, including familiarity with scrum ceremonies and agile best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), or SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager (POPM)
  • Experience leading and working with inter‑disciplinary teams and managing stakeholder relationships in a complex environment
  • Experience working within the healthcare multi‑payer/multi‑provider environment is preferred
• Technical Competencies:
  • Product Development & Strategy: Proven experience developing and executing product roadmaps with a focus on user experience and clinical outcomes. Skilled in drafting KPIs and applying prioritization frameworks.
  • Agile & Product Management Expertise: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and product management best practices. Background in roles such as Product Analyst or Business Analyst, with hands‑on experience in user acceptance testing (UAT).
  • Tools & Platforms Proficiency: Proficient in product and project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Figma, Mural, Miro, and TestFlight.

Compensation and Benefits

The projected base salary for this position ranges from $108,730 to $144,100 depending on experience and qualifications. This role is also eligible for incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs, retirement savings, and relocation support as applicable.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Risant Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you are passionate about improving healthcare through innovative solutions and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.