Product and Programs Manager

HealthPartners is hiring a Products and Program Manager. The Product and Programs Manager is responsible for managing their product(s) throughout the product lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product, market and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with every area of the company to deliver winning products. It also includes working with sales, marketing and others to ensure product goals are met. 

 

This position will lead efforts to develop and will oversee the implementation and ongoing management and operation of assigned products and programs. This includes support of new product and program development, implementation and ongoing management, as well as development and execution of product strategies that achieve corporate goals. 

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

1. Responsible for the supervision of staff, including having the authority to hire, transfer, lay off, promote, discipline and discharge, train, reward and review performance of employees. Ensures compliance to organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

2. Broad responsibility for strategic and tactical management of line of products for current and new health solutions products and programs to achieve corporate objectives.

3. Identify new product development and partnership opportunities which support strategic growth of product line 

4. Develop and document vision for the product line, aligning leadership and key stakeholders towards a vision that meets corporate objectives 

5. Lead product development process, following department best practices, to determine successful product line approach and strategies

6. Manage continuous improvement of product line performance-financial; market success, administration, feature development as appropriate and applicable within the lifecycle

7. Specifies market requirements through understanding market problems & needs, ensuring alignment with overall corporate goals and strategies

8. Serve as expert on customer and market needs as well as competitor positioning and developments. Understand, articulate and synthesize competitor capabilities and market strategies and how relevant HealthPartners product lines compare in strengths, gaps, positioning, and pricing within HealthPartners.

9. Utilize both primary and secondary research to gather market insight, assess and institutionalize within company

10. Development of product plans and roadmaps consistent with market requirements

11. Work with external third parties to assess vendor / partnership opportunities that fulfill product requirements

12. Partners with Sales and Marketing Communications staff to develop complete product promotion and distribution strategies.

13. Manage staff as assigned. Supervises staff to perform day-to-day management of product line. Responsible for hiring, coaching, performance evaluations, and terminations

14. Provide consulting support to Sales and Service Teams for group or market segment specific strategy development and execution.

15. Works collaboratively with other Product & Market Innovations team members to coordinate like product components and ensure maximum overall success of HealthPartners product lines.

16. Actively participates in the creation, update and ongoing testing of business continuity and disaster recovery planning and preparation.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Health Care or relevant field.

• Minimum of 5 years experience and knowledge of health plan products and services (including delivery, financing, benefit design, administrative).

• Excellent teamwork and team leadership skills.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Proven ability to think and manage products strategically while providing tactical support. 

• Ability to work effectively and develop relationships across organization to motivate others input and support of activities without formal authority

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years Product Management or related experience

• Master’s degree or other advance degree/education

 

DECISION-MAKING: 

The position will have broad latitude in directing and influencing the use of resources to achieve product and program objectives. The position will operate with a high degree of independence in the execution of agreed-upon strategies. This position interacts with external stakeholders and with HealthPartners executive leadership. 

 

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

**Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
**As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.