Senior Health Data Product Leader - Strategy & PM

Highmark Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 109,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in the United States is seeking a strategic leader to strengthen executive decision-making with analytics, market research, forecasting, and enterprise strategy. You will help design data-driven insights and formal recommendations for senior leadership, informed by omnichannel member data and data product thinking.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product teams, agile practices, and delivering actionable outcomes across a portfolio of healthcare initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in product management, product development, or a related field.
• 3 years of Leadership Experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary.
• Product Strategy & Roadmap Contribution: Support leadership in developing and refining product strategy and roadmaps. Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify opportunities and inform product decisions.
• Requirements Definition & Backlog Management: Ensure accuracy and quality in requirement definition and backlog management executed by product management team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and other teams to ensure successful product development and launch. Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and other agile ceremonies.
• Product Development & Launch: Manage product development process across portfolio of products. Support the product management team as they facilitate the process for their individual products within the portfolio. Ensure quality and strategic foresight across the portfolio.
• Customer Engagement: Engage with customers and users to gather feedback and understand their needs. Participate in user testing and other research activities.
• Market Research & Competitive Analysis: Conduct ongoing market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities. Maintain a strong understanding of the competitive landscape.
• Team Collaboration & Support: Collaborate effectively with the product management team. Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and best practices in the healthcare sector and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Product development methodologies

Market research techniques

Customer-centric mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Highmark Health in the United States is seeking a strategic leader to strengthen executive decision-making with analytics, market research, forecasting, and enterprise strategy. You will help design data-driven insights and formal recommendations for senior leadership, informed by omnichannel member data and data product thinking.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product teams, agile practices, and delivering actionable outcomes across a portfolio of healthcare initiatives.