Manager, Product Management – Provider Contracting, Credentialing & Network

Company : Highmark Health Job Description : JOB SUMMARY This role is responsible for leading the product strategy, vision, and execution for a portfolio of products supporting Provider Contracting, Credentialing, and Network capabilities within Provider Data & Reimbursement. The Manager leads and develops a team of Product Managers and establishes an integrated, multi-year product vision and roadmap aligned with customer needs, business priorities, technology strategy, and enterprise objectives. Working closely with business, operations, technology, and other partners, they translate customer needs, operational challenges, market trends, and competitive insights into a cohesive portfolio strategy and integrated value proposition. The Manager oversees product roadmaps across Contracting, Credentialing, and Network, identifying opportunities to enhance existing products, introduce new capabilities, simplify processes, and improve the customer experience. They ensure investments are prioritized against measurable business and customer outcomes and guide Product Managers through discovery, business-case development, prioritization, implementation, adoption, and ongoing lifecycle management. The role is accountable for value realization across the portfolio, including establishing measures of success, monitoring outcomes, and partnering with business and operational leaders to drive change management and adoption. As a people and portfolio leader, the Manager builds a high-performing Product Management team through clear expectations, coaching, consistent product practices, and accountability for outcomes. They serve as a key connection point across business, technology, operations, and senior leadership, aligning stakeholders, navigating competing priorities, and managing risks and dependencies. The Manager also incorporates market, industry, vendor, and competitive research into portfolio strategy, synthesizing customer insights, financial considerations, operational needs, and product performance into clear investment recommendations and business cases for senior leadership. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary Product Strategy & Roadmap Contribution: Support leadership in developing and refining product strategy and roadmaps. Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify opportunities and inform product decisions. Requirements Definition & Backlog Management: Ensure accuracy and quality in requirement definition and backlog management executed by product management team Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and other teams to ensure successful product development and launch. Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and other agile ceremonies. Product Development & Launch: Manage product development process across portfolio of products. Support the product management team as they facilitate the process for their individual products within the portfolio. Ensure quality and strategic foresight across the portfolio Customer Engagement: Engage with customers and users to gather feedback and understand their needs. Participate in user testing and other research activities. Market Research & Competitive Analysis: Conduct ongoing market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities. Maintain a strong understanding of the competitive landscape Team Collaboration & Support: Collaborate effectively with the product management team. Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and best practices in the healthcare sector and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards. Other duties as assigned or requested. EXPERIENCE Required 5 years of experience in product management, product development, or a related field 3 years of Leadership Experience Preferred Experience in healthcare industry Experience working in an agile development environment SKILLS Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Strong understanding of product development methodologies. Strong understanding of market research techniques. Customer-centric mindset. EDUCATION Required Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree. Preferred None LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS Required None Preferred None Language (Other than English): None Travel Required: Less than 25% PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS Position Type Office-Based or Remote Position Physical work site required Frequently Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Pay Range Minimum: $108,600.00 Pay Range Maximum: $180,600.00 Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.