Product Owner, Health Sciences, Consulting Manager

Title: Product Owner, Health Sciences, Consulting Manager

Location: United States

• Job category Consulting
• Work model Work from Home

Job Description:

About the Role

As a Product Owner for Sales & Enrollment Platforms, you will make an impact by leading the development and optimization of Elv Sales and Enrollment capabilities. You will be a valued member of the Sales & Enrollment team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, sales, marketing, compliance, IT, and clients.

In this role, you will

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for healthcare Payer processes and Salesforce implementations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand workflows, pain points, and improvement opportunities.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and user stories for Salesforce Health Cloud and related modules.
• Work closely with Salesforce developers and architects to ensure solutions align with business objectives.
• Conduct gap analysis and propose enhancements to existing Salesforce solutions.
• Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing), training, and deployment activities.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations in all solution designs.
• Prepare process flows, data mapping, and reporting requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert for healthcare operations and Salesforce capabilities.

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you must have to be considered

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in product management within healthcare or insurance domains.
• Hands-on experience with sales and enrollment processes for individual, group, and government-sponsored health plans (Medicare, Medicaid, ACA).
• Strong understanding of CMS, ACA, and other regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to define product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Experience managing product backlogs and leading Agile ceremonies (Scrum, SAFe).

These will help you succeed

• Familiarity with CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred) and digital enrollment tools.
• Experience working with business operations and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to balance business needs and technical feasibility.
• Certification in Product Ownership or Agile (CSPO, SAFe POPM) is a plus.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Compensation:

• $90,000-$129,500

This position is eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee assistance program
• 10 paid holidays plus PTO
• Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
• Learning and development certifications and programs

The Cognizant community:

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.