Group Refresh Product Developer

Job Description

Lead small to medium scale, enterprise-wide Product Development initiatives as part of the annual Group Refresh project. Acts as a thought leader for the generation of ideas and carries through to product design, requirements definition, execution and launch to the market.

*PLEASE NOTE - This position is not a technical or agile product manager role.*

At Blue Cross NC, we’re making health care better for all – by listening deeply, challenging what’s possible, and putting care at the heart of everything we do. Join a purpose driven team where ideas spark change, growth is encouraged, collaboration fuels impact, and you’re supported with the flexibility and trust to do meaningful work. 

What You'll Do

• Develops ideas from inception, through the different staged gates of product development and delivery, to the market launch of the offering

• Collaborates with Strategic Advisors to evaluate market offer opportunities to determine impact on the annual Group Refresh

• Collaborate and execute critical activities such as complex financial/qualitative analysis and thought leadership at a departmental and enterprise level

• Facilitate communication and present information to both internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including senior-level leadership, to effectively drive programs/initiatives

• Assists in evaluating, as needed, strategic vendor partners to provide innovative and market differentiating capabilities and may participate in the assessment, selection, and contract negotiations of these partners/vendors

• Organize and communicate progress towards the completion of overall work portfolio

• Manages projects and cross-functional teams working on significant business strategies and opportunities

• Works cross-functionally across the enterprise to define and develop proof of concepts, business cases, designs, business requirements, and functional specifications for assigned strategic initiatives

• Supports the development of business cases in collaboration with strategic teams buy-in for the initiative and detail delivery components. 

• Identifies and obtains leadership buy-in for the pricing strategy in collaboration with actuarial resources

• Collaborates on the marketing/launch strategy by providing key information and knowledge on the product/offer.

• Reviews and approves external literature, training material, requirements, functional specifications, and test plans and results

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 3 years experience in marketing or product development.

• In lieu of degree, 5 years of experience as stated above.

Bonus Points

• Previous work experience in health insurance or healthcare industry with multi-faceted knowledge of delivery systems as evidenced by at least 3 years of direct work experience as a Product Developer or Associate, Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Business Solutions Architect, Project/Program Manager, and/or Product Owner is strongly preferred

• Excellent communication (verbal and written), presentation, and active listening skills

• Excellent PC skills (e.g., MS Office Suite, MS Project, Visio/draw.io)

• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively and prioritize activities to meet deliverable dates and/or changing priorities

• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, decision-making, and influencing skills to work with people across the enterprise, garnering input and buy-in.

What You’ll Get   

• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that’s deeply invested in the community   

• Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work   

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs   

• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance   

• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education   

• 401k match including an annual company contribution   

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Where You’ll Work

Our Hybrid Flex approach is built on presence with a purpose – giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in-person connection – that supports a workplace that’s flexible, conn