Lead Data Science Product Mgr

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.Job SummaryWe are looking to hire a Lead Data Science Product Manager to join our AI Solutions team at HCSC. At the largest customer-owned and not-for-profit health insurer and fourth largest health insurer overall in the United States, you will have the opportunity to help drive meaningful business impact using advanced AI technologies", improve our operational and member-facing processes, and affect how healthcare is delivered to our 17 million members.An ideal candidate is someone who has a demonstrated track record of leading or delivering analytical projects and products with measurable value, can see the big picture and effectively communicate with executives, has an ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and has a laser-focused customer and user-centric mindset. Day-to-day tasks include engaging senior and executive leadership to understand their most significant business challenges, designing new AI products and solutions to automate or enable better decision making to address these challenges, building long-term product roadmaps, scaling and delivering on those products by working within cross-functional data science, IT, and business teams, and providing overall product leadership for one or more of our machine learning and AI initiatives. Successful candidates will also have indirect leadership over data scientists and engineers assigned to these initiatives.Required Job Qualifications:* Bachelor degree and 5 years of work experience in a mathematical, statistical, computer science, engineering, physics, economics or related quantitative field OR Actuarial credential or Master degree and 4 years of work experience in an advanced mathematical, statistical , engineering, physics or related quantitative field OR Ph.D. and 2 years of work experience in a mathematical, statistical, computer science, engineering, physics, economics or related quantitative field OR 8 years of work experience in an advanced mathematical, statistical , engineering, physics or related quantitative field* Must demonstrate proficiency in at least four of the following six areas: 1) data analysis and relational-style query languages; 2) machine learning and/or statistical modeling; 3) data visualization; 4) a high-level programming language; 6) understanding of healthcare.* Strong learning and growth mindset* Customer-focused* Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills* A track record of independently delivering or leading the delivery of multiple complex analytics or data science projectsPreferred Job Qualifications:* Previous product management experience* Experience with Generative AI and other cutting edge AI technologies (e.g., agentic AI) is strongly preferred. * Previous experience working with insurance claims systems and/or healthcare experience* Experience with Iterative / Agile / Scrum development*Experience successfully implementing at-scale A.I. solutions in cloud environmentsAre you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process!Pay Transparency Statement:At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting .The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.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.Base Pay Range$112,200.00 - $202,600.00Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.SummaryLocation: IL - Chicago; TX - RichardsonType: Full time