Scrum Product Owner (Health Plan/MCO experience)

CareSource Management Services LLC; Dayton (OH); Híbrido; USD 94.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CareSource in Dayton, OH seeks a Scrum Product Owner to maximize the value of IT products and guide the development team. You will own backlog prioritization, define user stories with acceptance criteria, and align work with business needs and strategic vision.

You will collaborate with the Scrum team and other Product Owners, participate in Sprint Planning, Retrospectives and Demos, and champion agile practices while coordinating with stakeholders across the enterprise.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Master’s degree in Business or Health Administration preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years in business management or health care operations in insurance, managed care, or related industry.
• Minimum of three (3) years leading business initiatives to drive systemic change.
• Minimum of two (2) years in a functional Agile Product Owner or Scrum Master role.

Responsabilidades

• Develop the strategic vision for an IT product.
• Work with the Scrum team to maintain focus on goals and alignment with business needs.
• Motivate the Scrum team with clear goals and direction.
• Own prioritization of the product backlog including user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Prioritize IT work per vision, goals and industry trends.
• Set acceptance criteria for UAT.
• Inform customers/users of status and gather feedback.
• Communicate with stakeholders to manage expectations.
• Participate in Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, and Demos.
• Apply agile best practices and collaborate across Product Owners.

Conocimientos

Microsoft Office

Advanced computer skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor of Science/Arts degree or equivalent

Master’s Degree in Business or Health Administration preferred

Herramientas

PSPO/PSM Certification

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary:

The Scrum Product Owner fulfills the role of Scrum Product Owner as defined by the principles of Scrum to maximize the value of the IT product and work of the development team.

Essential Functions:

• Develop the strategic vision for an IT product
• Work closely with the Scrum team to maintain focus on goals, alignment with business needs and urgent matters, and adherence to strategic vision
• Motivate the Scrum team by leading with purpose and providing clear goals and direction
• Own prioritization of the product backlog including definition of user stories and acceptance criteria
• Prioritize IT work in accordance with strategic vision, company goals and industry trends
• Ensure acceptance criteria for UAT is set
• Keep customers or users apprised of status and getting their feedback
• Communicate effectively to ensure internal stakeholder expectations are set correctly
• Participate in Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, and Sprint Demos
• Understand, use, and champion agile best practices
• Partner with stakeholders to understand needs across the enterprise
• Work closely with other Product Owners to ensure product roadmap priorities are being met
• Work closely with other Product Owners to identify dependencies, overlap, and integration opportunities
• Perform any other job related instructions as requested

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science/Arts degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required
• Master’s Degree in Business or Health Administration is preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of business management or health care operations experience in insurance, managed care, or related industry is required
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in leading business initiatives to drive systemic change is required
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience acting in a functional Agile Product Owner or Scrum Master role is required

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Advanced computer skills
• Formal Product Owner training is preferred
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management within the organization and across multiple organizational layers
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and relationship building skills
• Must be effective and efficient in identifying and proposing creative, innovative solutions to complex, time-critical challenges
• Excellent analysis and collaboration skills
• Ability to develop, prioritize and accomplish goals
• Critical listening and thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Decision making/problem solving skills
• Ability to multitask and juggle competing priorities
• Time management skills

Licensure and Certification:

• Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) Certification is preferred

Working Conditions:

General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Compensation Range:

• $94,100.00 - $164,800.00 CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type (hourly/salary):

Salary

Competencies Fostering a Collaborative Workplace Culture Cultivate Partnerships Develop Self and Others Drive Execution Influence Others Pursue Personal Excellence Understand the Business

This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are dedicated to fostering an environment of belonging that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds.

Company Mission:

The CareSource mission is known as our heartbeat. Just as we support our members to be the best version of themselves, our employees are driven by our mission to create a better world for members, stakeholders and providers. We are difference-makers who combine compassionate hearts with our unique business expertise to make every opportunity count. Each claim, each phone call, each consumer-centric decision is a chance to change the world for one member, and our employees look for ways to do that every day. The challenge is, there is no one right way to be the difference and we’re looking for people like you that will rewrite that definition every day. We do what it takes to form creative solutions that make our community and the world just a little better. Discover what it means to be UniquelyCareSource.