Product Owner, Health sciences- Consulting Manager

Product Owner Health Sciences, Consulting Manager

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:

• Define and maintain the product vision and roadmap for Sales and Enrollment platforms, aligning initiatives with business goals, regulatory requirements, and customer needs.
• Prioritize features and enhancements based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define user stories, and act as the voice of the customer throughout the product lifecycle.
• Serve as Product Owner in Agile ceremonies (backlog grooming, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives), maintaining a well-groomed backlog and ensuring timely delivery of features.
• Drive improvements in digital quoting, application intake, eligibility verification, and member onboarding for individual, group, and government-sponsored health plans (Medicare, Medicaid, ACA), ensuring compliance with CMS, ACA, and other regulatory requirements.

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 through 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 need to 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 stand out

• 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.

Work Authorization

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.).

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until February 12, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $81,450 - $129,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also 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/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) plan and contributions.
• Long-term/Short-term Disability.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.