Product Owner, Health sciences- Consulting Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions•Teaneck, NJ

53d•$90,000 - $129,500•Remote

About The Position

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice-we're a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague who'll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you? 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 Define and maintain the product vision and roadmap for Sales and Enrollment platforms, aligning initiatives with business goals, regulatory requirements, and customer needs. Prioritize features and enhancements based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define user stories, and act as the voice of the customer throughout the product lifecycle. Serve as Product Owner in Agile ceremonies (backlog grooming, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives), maintaining a well-groomed backlog and ensuring timely delivery of features. Drive improvements in digital quoting, application intake, eligibility verification, and member onboarding for individual, group, and government-sponsored health plans (Medicare, Medicaid, ACA), ensuring compliance with CMS, ACA, and other regulatory requirements. 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

Define and maintain the product vision and roadmap for Sales and Enrollment platforms, aligning initiatives with business goals, regulatory requirements, and customer needs.
Prioritize features and enhancements based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define user stories, and act as the voice of the customer throughout the product lifecycle.
Serve as Product Owner in Agile ceremonies (backlog grooming, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives), maintaining a well-groomed backlog and ensuring timely delivery of features.
Drive improvements in digital quoting, application intake, eligibility verification, and member onboarding for individual, group, and government-sponsored health plans (Medicare, Medicaid, ACA), ensuring compliance with CMS, ACA, and other regulatory requirements.