Product Owner (Medical Cost Containment)

TL;DR

Product Owner (Medical Cost Containment): Building and optimizing solutions for medical cost containment and claims-related workflows with an accent on product backlog prioritization and Agile execution. Focus on translating business needs into technical requirements and improving efficiency through workflow optimization and process automation.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the United States)

Salary: $90,000–$110,000 USD

What you will do

• Own and manage the product backlog in JIRA, prioritizing features and enhancements based on business value and strategic objectives.
• Write detailed user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria to guide engineering and QA teams.
• Lead Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Define and maintain product roadmaps and release plans aligned with regulatory and operational goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in operations, compliance, and leadership to refine requirements.
• Identify and implement opportunities for workflow optimization and process automation within healthcare operations.

Requirements

• 3–7+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Business Analyst in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Must be based in the United States.
• Advanced hands-on expertise with JIRA, including workflows, dashboards, and sprint tracking.
• Proven ability to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements.
• Experience in healthcare, insurance, or claims processing is highly preferred.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with medical cost containment or out-of-network (OON) pricing workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options.
• Paid time off (PTO), disability leave, and company holidays.
• Remote work flexibility within the US.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support services.