Product Owner / Solution Architect - Provider Data & Data Quality- REMOTE

Job Summary We are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Product Owner / Solution Architect with deep health plan provider data expertise to lead the product strategy, roadmap execution, and cross-functional delivery of a modern provider data platform. This role will own the end-to-end product lifecycle for the organization's provider data ecosystem — establishing a scalable "system of truth," driving API-enabled modernization, and implementing a formal provider data quality and governance program. The ideal candidate combines strong product management discipline, program execution leadership, and solution architecture depth within complex payer environments. Primary Responsibilities Product Strategy & Roadmap Ownership Define and own the multi-quarter product roadmap for provider data modernization Prioritize initiatives based on business value, risk reduction, automation impact, and regulatory requirements Establish KPIs for provider data accuracy, reconciliation cycle time, API adoption, and platform utilization Manage backlog, define epics and user stories, and support Agile delivery cycles Drive stakeholder alignment and executive visibility into roadmap progress Platform Modernization & Integration Leadership Establish the provider data platform as the enterprise system of record / system of truth Lead the transition from manual and batch-based processes to API-driven integrations Define integration strategy across CAQH, Symplr, Cactus, Facets, and downstream systems Partner with engineering to define technical requirements and scalable architecture patterns Evaluate system handoffs and eliminate integration gaps across credentialing and core administration platforms Provider Data Domain & Workflow Optimization Apply deep understanding of health plan provider workflows including: Credentialing Contracting Provider enrollment Directory management Roster reconciliation Downstream data distribution Map current-state workflows and define future-state optimized models Identify automation opportunities that reduce manual reconciliation and operational risk Standardize data flows across credentialing and core administrative systems Data Quality & Governance Program Leadership Design and implement a formal Provider Data Quality Framework Define measurable data quality KPIs (accuracy, timeliness, completeness, reconciliation variance) Establish validation rules, monitoring dashboards, and escalation workflows Improve and scale weekly reconciliation processes Create governance standards across source systems and downstream consumers Ensure alignment and consistency across CAQH, Symplr, Cactus, Facets, and the provider data platform Build durable documentation for both manual and automated processes Cross-Functional Delivery & Program Leadership Act as the primary liaison between operations, credentialing, provider network, IT, and engineering Drive structured intake, prioritization, and delivery governance processes Distribute work across project teams and ensure alignment with overall product strategy Provide architectural oversight for API and development initiatives Potentially serve as U.S.-based functional/technical lead for expanding API and engineering capabilities Drive adoption and change management across business stakeholders Education and Experience 8+ years in health plan operations, provider data management, payer IT, or healthcare product environments Proven experience in Product Owner, Product Manager, Program Manager, or Solution Architect roles Deep expertise in provider data lifecycle management Hands-on experience with: CAQH, Facets, Cactus, Symplr Payer Experience leading cross-functional product initiatives from strategy through delivery Experience improving provider data accuracy and reconciliation processes Experience modernizing integrations (batch to API transitions) Strong understanding of provider data integration patterns and API architecture Experience building and managing product roadmaps and backlogs Ability to translate complex business workflows into structured technical requirements Experience designing system-of-truth and data governance frameworks Familiarity with compliance and provider directory regulatory requirements Experience working with distributed engineering teams in Agile environments #J-18808-Ljbffr Sierra Solutions