Executive Director, Product Management

Job Responsibilities: Provide leadership direction to drive the implementation of product strategy, assuming the role of Product Strategist. Provide strategic focus and information to plan experts by maintaining awareness of industry trends, proactively recommending next‑generation products, and seeing them through to conclusion. Interact with diverse audiences to identify, validate, and resolve business needs across multiple segments and organizational levels. Evaluate current and potential market, product, and brand positions for the enterprise product portfolio based on product reporting, analytics, and competitive market research. Lead ongoing monitoring and analysis of product line results and coordinate enterprise‑wide activities to ensure corporate sales and retention goals are supported by product development activities. Manage product line to ensure strategic initiatives are integrated across the enterprise. Capitalize on and leverage enterprise knowledge, functionality, and processes. Lead a multifunctional team that supports strategy, product management, product development (of existing products), supporting plans, and problem solving; interface with external business relationships to coordinate vendor solutions. Provide support, guidance, and problem resolution for enterprise‑wide product administration, including collaboration on local product administration, new product implementation, and installation. Prepare and manage budget, ensuring expenses stay within limits. Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with co‑workers, management, and customers. Comply with HIPAA, diversity principles, corporate integrity, the compliance program, and other applicable policies. Maintain complete confidentiality of company business. Maintain communication with management regarding developments in areas of responsibility and perform special projects as required or requested. Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business or Health Administration and 15 years of experience in health care, health insurance, or strategic consulting OR 19 years of such experience. 7 years of management experience. Experience with enterprise‐wide project coordination, project management, facilitation, presentation, and leadership. Knowledge of field sales operations and business strategies in the insurance industry. Experience with budget management, including managing outside consultants. Experience leading and mentoring staff. Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills. Experience interacting successfully with senior management and staff across multiple departments. Organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks. Creativity and innovation, analysis, and implementation skills. Business acumen and project/process integration skills. Overseeing the annual budget and allocating resources for various projects and operational needs. Translating needs and initiatives into compelling business cases. Conducting cost‑benefit analyses to justify investments and ensure ROI. Please note this is a hybrid role in Chicago, 3 days per week. Compensation: $161,500.00 - $299,700.00 (exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location). HCSC Employment Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. To learn more about available benefits, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr HCSC National Accounts