Healthcare Medicaid Claims Product Manager - Remote

Description Healthcare Product OwnerSpringfield, IL - Remote PossibleCognizant will only consider applicants for this position whom are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)The CompanyWe continuously seek exceptional associates when recruiting new employees. We pride ourselves on having extensive experience working with clients in all major markets. Cognizant's delivery model is infused with a distinct culture of high customer happiness. We consistently deliver positive relationships, cost reductions and business results. Are you ready to be a change-maker? At Cognizant, we believe those who challenge the way they work today will own the way tomorrow. When was the last time you felt proud about your work?About Cognizant Consulting Cognizant Consulting combines deep domain expertise with advanced technology thinking to help global 2000 companies worldwide accelerate their digital journeys. By orchestrating capabilities across strategy, design, IT and industry /functional knowledge, we help, clients solve their toughest business-technology challenges at speed and scale, and lead in today's dynamic digital age while planning for whatever tomorrow brings. We do this by applying a keen understanding of the uniquely human aspirations, behaviors and needs of our clients' customers and employees to first envision and specify, and then deliver and extend modern digital solutions that enable leading players to differentiate and ultimately separate from the competition. Learn more by visiting us at RequirementsProduct OwnerAt least 5 years Medicaid/Healthcare/Insurance industry experience required.Must have in-depth Medicaid claims knowledge. Bachelor's Degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or other relevant field (Required). Advanced Degree in Business (Preferred). Possesses the ability to strategize and help develop solutions to the client's most challenging problems. Candidate works with leadership to understand the objectives of an engagement and works with the client to execute objectives from the Program Management Office perspective.Candidate will act as a liaison between the client and their product vendor to ensure critical milestone are being met, analyze the integrated master schedule, act as the keeper/developer of the schedule, and drive action items to closure to keep the project on track. Candidate will advise the client on strategy related to the overall projectKnowledge of MMIS implementations is critical to this role to ensure the candidate knows the right questions to ask and understand the priority of certain tasks.Responsible for the development of key project controls and creation of governance documents.As a critical keystone to any engagement, candidate collaborates with others, listens up/down, effectively communicates and adapts to changeShould have Product owner experienceShould have worked in the dual roles of managing project teams and leading the Agile teamShould have exp. working with client in getting requirements, grooming the product backlog with Scrum team Great communication skillsHelp create quality products and reviews of the teams work prior to delivery to the customer. Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse set of backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to construct meaningful solutions through true collaboration.If you are comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we would love to hear from you!Cognizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network Assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to demonstrate the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and dedication to excellence instilled in them through participation in military serviceCognizant will only consider applicants for this position whom are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)#LI-Remote#LI-CD2