Senior Product Owner

Become a part of our caring community. The Senior Product Owner is responsible for conveying product vision and roadmap to an Agile delivery team by defining user stories and prioritizing product backlog. The Senior Product Owner work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The Senior Product Owner will work to maximize the value of the product they support and serve as the team's primary contact for information, work prioritization, and decision‑making for owned work. They act as a liaison between business stakeholders and the development team and manage projects between IT and the various clinical groups supporting Utilization Management processes. Responsibilities Gathering and documenting business system and functional requirements Influencing system design to optimize support and ensure solutions meet the business objectives and requirements Completion and/or coordination of implementation of design and requirements, testing, operational readiness, and transition to the appropriate production support team Facilitation of meetings with business partners and IT partners to discuss and document business needs in a way that will support IT development Coordination across teams on milestones and implementation of the project deliverables Communication with IT and business project managers to align on status and for reporting out to leadership Attendance at regular meetings to ensure quality delivery of projects Escalation of barriers and risks in a timely manner & help with resolution Success in this Position Requires A strong desire to deliver new and improved system functionality to those who support and serve our members An understanding of current system capabilities and business processes to determine downstream and upstream impacts of changes Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with strict attention to details Ability to collaborate effectively and influence others without authority Willingness to pivot based on daily developments and adapt quickly to changing priorities Ability to work independently and efficiently to manage multiple competing projects and initiatives Use your skills to make an impact Required Qualifications 3+ years of experience in technology implementations and/or product management Experience as a Product Owner managing a Scrum team to include story/requirement documentation and understanding, sprint planning, socialization sessions, PI planning Knowledge of Agile Development Methodologies Experience problem solving and providing consultation within complex environments Experience facilitating cross‑functional teams’ efforts Knowledge of clinical utilization management including knowledge of authorization workflow FHIR authorization transaction knowledge Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Health Information Systems or a related technical field Preferred Qualifications Clinical utilization management experience including knowledge of authorization workflow FHIR authorization transaction knowledge Work‑At‑Home Requirements Self‑provided internet service must meet the following criteria: a download speed of 25Mbps and an upload speed of 10Mbps (recommended). Wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can only be used if approved by leadership Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi‑weekly payment for their internet expense Humana will provide telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for the position Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information Travel While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required Schedule 40 hours per week Pay Range $94,900 - $130,500 per year (starting base pay estimate; may vary based on location, experience and other factors). This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan based upon company and/or individual performance. Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole‑person well‑being. Associate benefits include medical, dental and vision benefits; 401(k) retirement savings plan; time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave); short‑term and long‑term disability; life insurance and other opportunities. Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr