Strategic Product Manager, Medicaid IT — Austin

Texas A&M International; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous time off benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Austin, TX seeks a Product Manager (IT BA IV) to drive Medicaid/CHIP IT initiatives. You will shape the product vision, coordinate with stakeholders and vendors, and ensure solutions meet program objectives.

This role requires strategic thinking and the ability to manage complex backlogs with minimal supervision. The candidate will collaborate with leadership to align roadmaps with enterprise technology standards and deliverables, and will engage in

Qualifications

• Experience with Texas Medicaid/CHIP programs preferred.
• Four+ years in customer relationship, product management, or related fields.
• Strong collaboration with vendors and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and roadmaps for Medicaid/CHIP IT initiatives aligned to agency priorities.
• Guide system capabilities, policy interpretation, and business analysis with stakeholders and vendors.
• Maintain program roadmaps and refine product backlogs; support quarterly planning.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Product Management

Stakeholder engagement

Effective communication

Education

4+ years in product or related field

2 years college credit hours preferred

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Austin, TX seeks a Product Manager (IT BA IV) to drive Medicaid/CHIP IT initiatives. You will shape the product vision, coordinate with stakeholders and vendors, and ensure solutions meet program objectives.

This role requires strategic thinking and the ability to manage complex backlogs with minimal supervision. The candidate will collaborate with leadership to align roadmaps with enterprise technology standards and deliverables, and will engage in