Agile Product Manager – Execution

Mentions vibe coding as preferred and expects coding/prototyping to validate ideas; ties into rapid prototyping and AI-enabled product work.

The Agile Product Manager – Growth Execution will represent stakeholder and customer needs across multiple Agile teams, manage program-level epics and backlogs, and drive product delivery and value in regulated healthcare settings. This role applies Agile at scale (SAFe), partners on technical sequencing, mentors other product managers, and prototypes/code to validate ideas.

The Agile Product Manager – Growth Execution represents stakeholder and customer needs to one or more Agile teams and is accountable for driving solution concepts and business value across multiple teams (Agile Release Train / Team of Agile Teams). The role involves program-level backlog management, defining epics/features, partnering on business cases, measuring product performance, and launching and scaling products in a complex or regulated industry (healthcare).

• Understand customer needs and participate in validation of proposed solutions.
• Develop and communicate vision for scrum teams; drive efficient and effective development.
• Manage program Epic/Initiative backlog at the Agile Lean Program level.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop business cases and prioritize epics/features affecting ARTs or teams of teams.
• Use KPIs to measure product performance and design evaluations to assess outcomes.
• Support portfolio work including budget parameters and strategic themes; advocate for and secure funding.
• Collaborate with system and solution architects on technical sequencing and decisions.
• Build and mentor product manager/product owner teams across multiple trains/value streams.
• Apply Agile at scale (SAFe), manage backlog, conduct sprint planning, and write clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Launch and scale digital products (mobile apps, portals, self-service platforms) and prototype/code to validate ideas.

• BA/BS and a minimum of 8 years of experience writing business/functional requirements and implementing Agile methodologies, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• SAFe (SA) certification required.
• Experience with backlog management, sprint planning, user story and acceptance criteria writing, and program-level product delivery.

• Proven SAFe (SA), CSPO, or SPO/PM experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading AI-enabled product development and integrating large language models, predictive analytics, or automation.
• Strong experience delivering seamless digital products (mobile apps, portals, self-service platforms).
• Expertise scaling Agile practices (e.g., SAFe, LeSS) across large organizations while maintaining velocity and quality.
• Experience identifying product opportunities at the intersection of AI, healthcare data, and digital experience.
• Experience with vibe coding preferred.
• Salary range for specified locations: $125,400 to $196,650 (USD).
• Benefits include comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with match, stock purchase plan, paid time off and holidays, incentive/recognition/bonus programs, life insurance, wellness programs, and financial education resources.

• Hybrid role requiring associates to be in-office 3 days per week; candidates must be within reasonable commuting distance of the posting locations (Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey) unless accommodations are required by law.

Agile SAFe Backlog Management Sprint Planning Product Management Stakeholder Management Business Case Development KPI Definition and Measurement Budgeting and Funding Advocacy Cross-functional Collaboration Mentoring Requirements Writing User Story and Acceptance Criteria Writing Prototyping Coding to Validate Ideas Product Launch and Scaling Experimentation and Evaluation Healthcare Domain Knowledge AI Product Development Communication Leadership