Job Description:

The Product Manager I, is responsible for managing the technology lifecycle of new products, features or enhancements from conceptualization, requirements gathering, product specification, implementation review and release.

Drive the roadmap and direction of financial solutions by defining the long- and short-term strategy for solutions.Partner with customers and stakeholders to identify cross-product dependencies.Perform research and analyze market conditions to identify key competitor, consumer trends market opportunities for product innovation and enhancements. Partner with cross-functional teams and business partners to define business plans, strategy, and tactical work plans for integration.  Manage products through launch phases and follow-up releases; contribute to quality assurance testing and assist team with providing triage support on identified defects and/or issues.Review and contribute to product specifications; prepare related documents and presentations to support the product release cycle.Review and contribute to pricing strategies, product policies, product bundles, and discounting methodologies.Act as primary point of contact and coordinates Development and QA resources to successfully release new products on time and within budget.Conduct focus groups and perform other needs analysis activities.Translate market requirements into viable solutions; validate solutions at the end of every iteration by participating in Sprint Demos.Participate in required signoff approvals, user centered design activities, and user acceptance testing meetingsConduct focus groups and perform other needs analysis activities.Assist account executives and account managers with client escalations and support.Assist business partners through the negotiation process related to third-party solutions.

Education Required:  Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, finance, or a related field. Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.

Experience Required:4+ years of experience in healthcare setting, preferably in practice management and in product management or business analysis.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge of: Technical knowledge, product lifecycle, roadmap best practices.Skill in: Management, communication, collaboration, analytical, problem solving, strategic, technical expertise, data analytics and research, project management.Ability to: Ability to foster teamwork and build, maintain relationships.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

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