Product Owner, Health Sciences, Consulting Manager

Cognizant•Teaneck, NJ

2d•$90,000 - $129,500•Remote

About The Position

As a Product Owner for Sales & Enrollment Platforms, you will make an impact by leading the development and optimization of Elv Sales and Enrollment capabilities. You will be a valued member of the Sales & Enrollment team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, sales, marketing, compliance, IT, and clients. In this role, you will · Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for healthcare Payer processes and Salesforce implementations. · Collaborate with stakeholders to understand workflows, pain points, and improvement opportunities. · Translate business needs into functional specifications and user stories for Salesforce Health Cloud and related modules. · Work closely with Salesforce developers and architects to ensure solutions align with business objectives. · Conduct gap analysis and propose enhancements to existing Salesforce solutions. · Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing), training, and deployment activities. · Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations in all solution designs. · Prepare process flows, data mapping, and reporting requirements. · Act as a subject matter expert for healthcare operations and Salesforce capabilities. We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field.
5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in product management within healthcare or insurance domains.
Hands-on experience with sales and enrollment processes for individual, group, and government-sponsored health plans (Medicare, Medicaid, ACA).
Strong understanding of CMS, ACA, and other regulatory compliance requirements.
Proven ability to define product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business objectives.
Experience managing product backlogs and leading Agile ceremonies (Scrum, SAFe).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred) and digital enrollment tools.
Experience working with business operations and cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to balance business needs and technical feasibility.
Certification in Product Ownership or Agile (CSPO, SAFe POPM) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for healthcare Payer processes and Salesforce implementations.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand workflows, pain points, and improvement opportunities.
Translate business needs into functional specifications and user stories for Salesforce Health Cloud and related modules.
Work closely with Salesforce developers and architects to ensure solutions align with business objectives.
Conduct gap analysis and propose enhancements to existing Salesforce solutions.
Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing), training, and deployment activities.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations in all solution designs.
Prepare process flows, data mapping, and reporting requirements.
Act as a subject matter expert for healthcare operations and Salesforce capabilities.