Director, Product

At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let’s get to it! 

  

A Little About Us 

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients.

  

A Little About You 

You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are.

Position Overview

The Director, Product Management is responsible for leading the product management team and overseeing the development, management, and optimization of the product portfolio. This role involves setting the strategic direction for product development, driving innovation, and ensuring that products meet market needs and deliver exceptional value to customers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product management, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully bringing products to market.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement the overall product strategy, aligning with the company's business objectives and market opportunities.

• Lead and mentor the product management team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performance.

• Set clear goals and objectives for the product management team and monitor progress towards achieving them.

• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and identify opportunities for professional development.

• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and ongoing optimization.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to ensure successful product development and delivery.

• Ensure that product roadmaps are aligned with market demand, business priorities, and resource availability.

• Reviews market research and competitive analysis to better align overall product strategy to trends, opportunities, and threats.

• Reviews customer feedback, usage data, and other relevant information to inform product strategy decisions.

• Drive innovation by identifying new product opportunities and enhancements to existing products.

• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and product management methodologies.

• Review product performance data using key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics and adjust product strategy as needed.

• Prepare and deliver reports on product performance, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and opportunities for improvement to senior management and key stakeholders.

• Use data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive continuous product improvement.

• Communicate product vision, strategy, and progress to senior management and other stakeholders.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for product initiatives.

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams.

What You’ll Bring to Zelis:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience (Master's degree preferred).

• Minimum of 12 –15 + years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Proven track record of successfully bringing products to market and managing a diverse product portfolio.

• Strong understanding of product management principles, methodologies, and best practices.

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

• Excellent communication and