Lead Product Manager

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 The Lead Product Manager Conceives of, develops, delivers, and manages products for customer use. The Lead Product Manager works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.

The Lead Product Manager Leads all phases of the product life cycle, from inception to introduction into the marketplace by developing products to meet specific customer needs and achieving specific cost and success outcomes. Once products are launched, monitors efficacy of products and uses customer and business partner feedback to ensure products are meeting customer needs across each customer segmentation, adjusting products over time to continue to achieve the desired outcomes. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks and works under minimal supervision.

Use your skills to make an impact
 

The primary focus of this role will be leading Enterprise Operations Enablement (“EOE”) RFX process, supporting contract management, financial planning, and support of product development efforts for technology.

• Leads EOE RFX process for RFI, RFP, RFQ supporting vendor contracting, partnering with Procurement, Corporate Finance, IT Portfolio, IT Finance, Vendor Management Office, etc.
• Leads EOE IT vendor renewal efforts in collaboration with our partners mentioned above.
• Leads EOE efforts in collaboration with Procurement and other partners with new IT vendor contracts that support EOE initiatives and products.
• Leads EOE efforts in ensuring business DRI's within EOE manage vendor relationships and invoicing.
• Ensures funding is available and appropriate documentation and approvals are solidified prior to initiating RFX processes (depending on requirements per level RFI, RFP, RFQ, etc.
• Works with IT vendor management, IT finance, to help with invoicing and contract renewals.
• We operate with SAFe methodology and SAFe Agile product teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Requires 8+ years technical experience or equivalent experience
• Requires 2+ years product leadership / product delivery experience
• Prior contract management experience
• Lean Product Management / Lean Portfolio Management experience
• Experience with budgeting and tracking budget line items through the financials to ensure initiatives are properly funded. Demonstrated understanding of how to validate sufficient funding
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams
• Experience with RFx process: RFI, RFP, RFQ
• Ability to think at a portfolio level and be able to align initiatives to our strategic themes
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written. Experience creating and presenting information to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and C-Suite.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday
• This role is a remote opportunity that will require 5% or less travel, depending on business needs
• This position requires learning many systems, policies, and tools, and it takes time to become proficient in the role. You must be willing to remain in this position for a period of 12 months before applying to other Humana opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAFe LPM certification
• SAFe POPM certification
• Previous experience in finance and/or data and analytics disciplines
• Previous experience in actuarial discipline
• Prior experience working closely with internal IT and external vendors including contract management
• Previous leadership experience
• Previous experience coaching and developing associates, both formally and informally

Work at Home Guidance

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria:

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only 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 Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Additional Information

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Interview Process

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

• Text Prescreen: Shortly after submitting your application, you may receive both a text message and email requesting you to complete 10 to 15 prescreen questions with either yes or no answers. The text message may arrive prior to the email. If you prefer to answer via computer or tablet, wait for the email.
• Video Prescreen: If you are successful with the Text Prescreen, you will receive another communication to record a Video Prescreen. This is an online video activity using your phone, tablet, or computer; however, most candidates prefer using a computer or tablet. 
• Interviews: Some candidates will be invited to interview. If so, the recruiter will reach out to schedule.
• Offers: Finalists from the interview will be contacted by a recruiter to discuss an offer for the job
• Note: Depending on the number of openings, the number of candidates who apply, and the schedules of interviewers and recruiters, this process may take several weeks or less; however, know that we are working hard to proceed as quickly as possible and to keep you informed.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$123,800 - $170,400 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is 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 are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides 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 many other opportunities.
About us
 Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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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 veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, 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.