Senior Manager – Product Ownership & Program Management

Job-:
Leadership

Location:

SOMERVILLE, MA, United States

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
We currently have a career opportunity for a Senior Manager – Product Ownership & Program Management to join our team located in Somerville, MA for this hybrid role.

We are seeking an experienced leader who combines Product Ownership, Project/Program Management within the Data ecosystem, and deep Healthcare Payer domain expertise to drive strategic digital transformation initiatives. This role will serve as the bridge between business stakeholders, technology teams, and healthcare operations, ensuring successful delivery of payer solutions that improve member experience, operational efficiency, compliance, and business outcomes.

The ideal candidate will possess strong healthcare payer knowledge, including Claims, Enrollment, Provider Management, Care Management, Utilization Management, Prior Authorization, Value-Based Care, and Regulatory Compliance, while leading cross-functional teams through the entire product and delivery lifecycle.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
7+ years of experience in Healthcare Payer organizations or healthcare consulting.
8+ years of Product Management/Product Ownership experience.
8+ years of Project or Program Management experience delivering enterprise-scale initiatives.

Deep understanding of healthcare payer business processes and operating models.

Proven experience managing executive stakeholders and large cross-functional teams.

Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and hybrid delivery methodologies.

Experience with healthcare platforms such as Facets, QNXT, Health Edge, Guiding Care, Cognizant TMG, or similar payer systems.

Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Master's degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or related discipline).PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, CSPO, or equivalent certifications.

Experience working with healthcare data, analytics, AI, and digital transformation initiatives.

Knowledge of interoperability standards including HL7, FHIR, and healthcare data exchange frameworks.

Experience leading cloud, data modernization, and enterprise transformation programs.

Consulting experience with healthcare clients is highly desirable.

ABOUT THE TEAM Our Data & Analytics team drives cutting-edge innovation in digital transformation deployment globally and across industries. We partner with a diverse range of clients and support them at every stage of the data lifecycle—from curation and ingestion to management, analytics, and reporting. Our practice spans AI, Data Management, Content, Data Strategy, and more. From building modern data platforms to applying machine learning and generative AI, we help organizations unlock deeper insights, automate decision-making, and drive smarter outcomes.

In our collaborative, fast-paced environment, you’ll work with industry-leading tools and technologies, tackling real-world challenges and delivering impactful solutions that shape the future of digital transformation.  ABOUT PERFICIENT  Perficient is the global AI and technology consulting firm disrupting the traditional consulting model. Powered by our 7,000+ advisors, engineers, and designers, Perficient implements AI-first solutions that break conventions and deliver outcomes that matter.

Proudly serving clients that represent the world’s most innovative brands, and in collaboration with our powerful technology partner ecosystem, we bring deep industry expertise and data-driven design to redefine how businesses run and succeed. Perficient is different. For real. Learn more at  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment…