Associate Principal, Product Management

Vizient•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to the development and execution of product strategies, ensuring alignment with market needs and business goals. Responsibilities include supporting product roadmaps, conducting market research, and assisting in the coordination of product-related activities to enhance overall product success. Working at Vizient means making a difference in today’s dynamic health care industry, every day. Our mission is to connect health care organizations and providers with the knowledge, solutions and expertise that enable them to accelerate their clinical and operational performance. Vizient is based in Dallas and has offices in 20 metropolitan areas across the United States. We have 4,000 employees with a breadth of expertise, experience and compassion, who are eager to develop and implement solutions that advance health care for the greater good. Across our enterprise of companies, we have the scale and depth to deliver exponential impact across the continuum of care: Provista – Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health and senior living Apexus – The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration aptitude – The industry’s first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Sg2 - Providing a unique blend of analytics, intelligence, consulting and education to enable health system leaders to integrate strategic growth and performance across the continuum of care.

Requirements

Relevant degree in business-related or analytical discipline preferred.
10 or more years’ relevant experience in a product management/product ownership role required.

Nice To Haves

MBA, MPH or MHA desired.
Experience developing data digital products desired.
Experience working with data specifications and data mapping between systems desired.
Experience with EMR’s, ERP’s interoperability software or data standards preferred.
Experience working in an agile development environment preferred.
Strong project management skills, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads cross-functional initiatives, engages stakeholders at all levels, and conducts in-depth member and market research to inform decision-making.
Take full ownership of defining and managing the overall product strategy and vision, aligning with other teams across the company to promote integration and consistency of experience.
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, such as sales and service teams, to develop a deep understanding of client business needs.
Engage in in-depth conversations with the sales team to gain insights into factors contributing to wins and losses.
Define the product vision by understanding market trends, customer needs, and business goals.
Proactively identifies integration opportunities across portfolios to drive synergies and maximize value for the organization.
Establish a strong partnership with the competitive intelligence group to translate research findings into actionable product-specific intelligence.
Identify gaps in the overall product portfolio and strategically positions the organization to stay ahead of the competition.
Provide strategic guidance to ensure that product roadmap decisions are driven by market insights, customer needs, and business value.
Actively participates in build, buy, and partner conversations, providing valuable feedback on decisions and investments for business cases.
Actively supports the sales team in active opportunities by developing sales collateral and ensuring the team has the necessary resources and tools.
Engages in budget conversations, leveraging senior-level insights to inform decision-making and drive financial efficiency.
Develop product portfolio positioning and messaging strategies that resonate with target buyer personas.
Collaborate closely with sales and marketing teams to ensure alignment with market trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape.