Technical Product Lead

Humana Inc; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 126,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana Inc. is seeking an experienced IT Technical Product Lead to drive strategy, development, and delivery of technology solutions that support business objectives.

This role links business needs with architecture and development teams to ensure scalable, secure, and well-engineered products. You will own product vision, manage roadmaps, and collaborate across stakeholders, architecture, and engineering, while guiding Agile processes and prioritizing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Engineering, Business, or related field OR equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years in Product Management, IT Leadership, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of enterprise applications, systems integration, APIs, cloud platforms, databases, ELT and software development lifecycles.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies.
• Ability to translate business needs into detailed technical requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Familiarity with two of Snowflake, Databricks, RDBMS, SQL, Python.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for assigned IT products and platforms.
• Collaborate with business leaders, users, architects, developers, and infrastructure teams to gather and prioritize requirements.
• Lead product lifecycle activities from ideation and planning through implementation and ongoing optimization.
• Translate business needs into detailed technical requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure solutions meet security, scalability, performance, and compliance requirements.
• Manage product backlogs and prioritize initiatives based on business value, risk, and technical dependencies.
• Drive implementation and rollout of new applications
• Serve as the escalation point for product-related issues and incidents, coordinating with business and development.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and release coordination where applicable.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and provide regular updates on product progress and outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvements, and technology modernization.
• Support vendor evaluations, technology assessments, and implementation projects.

Skills

Product Management

IT Leadership

Solution Architecture

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Communication

Cloud Platforms

APIs & Integrations

Databases

Data Analysis

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Technical Product Lead page is loaded## Technical Product Leadlocations: Remote Nationwidetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-420684# **Become a part of our caring community**We are seeking an experienced IT Technical Product Lead to drive the strategy, development, and delivery of technology solutions that support business objectives. This role serves as the vital link between business, solution architecture and development teams. The lead will ensure delivered products are aligned with organizational goals, well-engineered, and delivered efficiently.The ideal candidate combines very strong technical expertise with product leadership skills, enabling them to translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions while managing product roadmaps, prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate also will have had a background in development, architecture or other highly technical IT field.**Key Responsibilities*** The candidate will participate in lightweight, architecture, design, and code review.* Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for assigned IT products and platforms.* Collaborate with business leaders, users, architects, developers, and infrastructure teams to gather and prioritize requirements.* Lead product lifecycle activities from ideation and planning through implementation and ongoing optimization.* Translate business needs into detailed technical requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.* Partner with engineering teams to ensure solutions meet security, scalability, performance, and compliance requirements.* Manage product backlogs and prioritize initiatives based on business value, risk, and technical dependencies.* Drive implementation and rollout of new applications* Serve as the escalation point for product-related issues and incidents, coordinating with business and development.* Facilitate Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and release coordination where applicable.* Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and provide regular updates on product progress and outcomes.* Identify opportunities for automation, process improvements, and technology modernization.* Support vendor evaluations, technology assessments, and implementation projects.# **Use your skills to make an impact****Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field OR equivalent work experience* 2+ years of experience in Product Management, Technical Product Management, IT Leadership, Lead Development, Solution/Application architecture or related roles.* Strong understanding of enterprise applications, systems integration, APIs, cloud platforms, databases, ELT and software development lifecycles.* Experience working with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies.* Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.* Strong understanding of at least two of the following technologies: Snowflake, Databricks, RDBMS, SQL, Python**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar.* Proven experience managing product roadmaps and delivering technology solutions.Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Pay Range**The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$126,300 - $173,700 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.**Description of Benefits**Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, \"Humana\") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.Application Deadline: 10-08-2026#About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.**Equal Opportunity Employer**It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.