The Role
Lead product vision, manage delivery from concept to launch, define requirements, prioritize backlogs and roadmaps, support agile ceremonies, measure KPIs, conduct user research, partner with technical teams, mentor junior staff, and communicate milestones to stakeholders.
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Job Summary
The Application Systems Specialist leads the development, implementation, and optimization of digital product solutions across the organization. This role acts as a strategic partner and product owner, responsible for defining product vision, managing delivery cycles, and ensuring digital solutions meet business needs and user expectations. The Specialist collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and business stakeholders, to support agile development, drive innovation, and maintain alignment with enterprise goals.
Essential Functions
The Application Systems Specialist leads the development, implementation, and optimization of digital product solutions across the organization. This role acts as a strategic partner and product owner, responsible for defining product vision, managing delivery cycles, and ensuring digital solutions meet business needs and user expectations. The Specialist collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and business stakeholders, to support agile development, drive innovation, and maintain alignment with enterprise goals.
Essential Functions
- Leads the development and delivery of digital products and features from concept through launch, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
- Collaborates with internal teams to define business and technical requirements and translate them into functional product solutions.
- Manages and prioritizes product backlogs and roadmaps based on business value, user feedback, and market trends.
- Identifies and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and inform decision-making.
- Conducts user research, gathers stakeholder feedback, and incorporates insights into continuous product improvement.
- Maintains expertise in agile methodologies, supporting sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release management.
- Partners with technical teams to ensure new capabilities meet operational readiness and production requirements.
- Communicates product vision, updates, and milestones to stakeholders across the organization, including senior leadership.
- Mentors junior team members, supporting knowledge sharing and professional growth.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field required
- 7-9 years of experience in Information Technology or related product development environment required
- 4-6 years of experience in a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Business Systems Analyst role required
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong understanding of agile methodologies, including backlog management, sprint planning, and iterative delivery.
- Proficiency in digital product lifecycle management, including technical documentation and product roadmaps.
- Experience working with IT architecture, development, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable digital solutions.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement and customer value.
- Experience with agile tooling (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps) and data visualization/reporting tools.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
- Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) preferred
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
- 7-9 years of experience in Information Technology or related product development environment
- 4-6 years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Business Systems Analyst
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders
- Strong understanding of agile methodologies including backlog management, sprint planning, and iterative delivery
- Experience with agile tooling (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)
- Experience working with IT architecture, development, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable solutions
- Proficiency in digital product lifecycle management, technical documentation, and product roadmaps
- Experience with data visualization and reporting tools
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
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The Company
What We Do
Community Health Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals. The organization’s affiliates own, operate or lease more than 80 hospitals in 16 states with approximately 15,000 licensed beds. Affiliated hospitals are dedicated to providing quality healthcare for local residents and contribute to the economic development of their communities. Based on the unique needs of each community served, these hospitals offer a wide range of diagnostic, medical and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
