Strategic Product Manager

HCSC Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 84,400 - 152,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2

Flex hybrid role

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) in Chicago seeks a Strategic Product Manager to drive strategy for current and next‑gen health insurance products, managing lifecycle from ideation to market launch.

The role requires strong cross‑functional leadership, market analysis, and collaboration with sales, marketing, and executives. This is a hybrid role based in IL with three days in office and two remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4 years in consulting, strategic planning, marketing, market research, or product management.
• Master’s degree with 2 years in related fields.
• Experience interacting with staff and executives across departments and levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing products and contribute to strategy for current and next‑generation solutions.
• Guide product lifecycle from ideation through market launch, including pricing and performance analysis.
• Support sales and account teams with product positioning for key clients.

Skills

Product management

Strategy development

Market analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Project management

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field

Master’s degree (optional) in related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Strategic Product ManagerSkip to main content#Strategic Product Manager page is loaded## Strategic Product ManagerApplyremote type: Flexlocations: IL - Chicagotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0055037At 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 managing existing products and contributing to the development of strategy for both current and next generation product solutions in the health insurance space. Plays a significant role in the product lifecycle from ideation through market launch by analyzing and interpreting market trends, developing marketing strategy and assessing product performance. Serves as the subject matter expert responsible for product management activities including marketing collateral development, training efforts, client reporting, monitoring product performance and refreshing product pricing. Supports sales and account management in best positioning products for critical client sales.### **Required Job Qualifications:** \* Bachelor Degree and 4 years of experience in consulting, strategic planning, marketing, market research, product management, or product development OR 8 years of experience in strategic planning, product management, product development OR Master’s Degree and 2 years of experience in consulting, strategic planning, marketing, market research, product management, or product development. \* Experience effectively interacting with staff/management across multiple departments and levels, including executive leadership. \* Experience leading and mentoring other staff, as appropriate. \* Experience building key relationships and understanding organization interdependencies \* General business and financial analysis skills \* Knowledge of sales and marketing techniques, marketplace and competition \* Analytic and information synthesis skills. \* Communication and persuasion skills. \* Project management skills, including strong organization, prioritization and problem solving skills. \* Strong oral, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; experience accepting direction and feedback. \* Flexibility and responsiveness in managing multiple projects concurrently. \* Presentation and group facilitation skills. \* Initiative and persistence, with experience meeting deadlines. \* Experience leading within a team environment. \* Word, Excel, PowerPoint. **Preferred Job Qualifications:** \* Health insurance or healthcare industry experience \* Previous responsibility for 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. \* Experience working directly with clients and benefit consultants or brokers.**This is a Flex (Hybrid) role: 3 days in office; 2 days remote.**#LI-Hybrid#LI-AS1### **Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process!**### **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.## 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.# # **Base Pay Range**$84,400.00 - $152,300.00Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.