Interesting Job Opportunity: Project Manager - Agile Methodologies

Job Overview

We are hiring for a Project Manager in the exciting journey of developing a new healthcare product aimed at simplifying Medicare and Medicaid processes for US healthcare industry. This person will directly work with the Product Owner to create a product that solves the challenges in the US healthcare market using innovative technologies. This role is perfect for those with a background in project management,, particularly in the healthcare sector, and a keen interest in AI and healthcare innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Agile Methodology :

• Lead Agile ceremonies and processes like sprint planning, sprint demo, sprint retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Collaborate closely with the Product Owner to refine and prioritize the product backlog.
• Should be an expert on using Jira with at least 5 projects handled on Jira.
• This includes breaking down complex features into manageable user stories and tasks, ensuring they are well-defined and actionable for the development team.
  
  

Project Management

• Lead the team consisting of Technical Solution Architects, UX Designers, Developers, QA, et al to ensure cohesive product development and delivery.
• Excellent focus on details and data-driven project management.
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary liaison between the Product Owner and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and understanding of product goals.
  
  

Performance Metrics

• Collaborate with the Product Owner to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring product success and guiding future strategy.
  
  

Product Roadmap And Feature Backlog

• Work with the product owner to develop product roadmap and feature backlog, aligning with the strategic goals of the product.
• Support requirement gathering process of a new healthcare product, ensuring it addresses market needs while complying with healthcare regulations.
  
  

Requirement Gathering

• Collaborate with the Product Owner to gather and analyze product requirements.
• Engage in as-is process mapping and design to-be process flows for optimal product functionality and user experience.
• Define various user personas, including senior patients, healthcare providers, and healthcare brokers, physicians and nurse practitioners, to ensure the product aligns with their needs and expectations.
  
  

Healthcare Industry Research

• Conduct in-depth research into US healthcare industry challenges and opportunities.
• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify unmet needs, competitor analysis, and market opportunities in the healthcare sector.
  
  

AI Usage

• We are a AI-driven team.
• The candidate should already be actively using tools like ChatGPT to increase the quality and speed of all deliverables.
  
  

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent degree, with a mandatory experience of working for US healthcare industry and products
• Experience in project management, especially in the healthcare industry.
• Proven ability to develop product roadmaps and manage feature backlogs.
• Familiarity with AI tools in a business context.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience in Agile development environments.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with at least 7 of those years specifically in a Business Analyst role.
  
  

Must-Have Skills

• Project Management : Experience in managing project timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Agile Methodology : Excellence in Agile practices and principles, and the ability to work effectively in an Agile environment and drive the team to adopt Agile practices.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills : Ability to analyze complex data and provide solutions to business challenges.
• Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication abilities for effective stakeholder engagement and team collaboration.
• Leadership skills : Should have worked as Project Manager accountable for timelines and quality of deliverables for at least one full product development cycle for a new product. Should be able to motivate the team towards a common goal
• Technical Background : Knowledge of software development challenges, which can help in understanding technical constraints and possibilities.
• Industry Certifications : Certifications like CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional) can be advantageous.
  
  

Good-to-Have Skills

• Business Analysis Expertise : Strong skills in business requirement gathering, process mapping, and documentation.
• Healthcare Industry Knowledge : In-depth understanding of healthcare processes, regulations, and the U.S. healthcare system (Medicare and Medicaid).1.
• User Experience Focus : Understanding of UX principles to contribute to product design discussions.
• Experience on AI projects : Any past experience of working on AI/ML projects would be a huge advantage.
• Consulting Experience : Any past experience of working for business consulting companies would be considered advantageous.
  
  

Others

Location : Mumbai/Pune.

Type : Full-time

Timings : 3-4 hours of overlap with US timezones.

(ref:hirist.tech)